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KANSAS 
This is the third year in which collections have "been made in 
Kac.sas dur5.ng the adult survey. In 6 different environments 3,196 
specimens were collected, 29 species being represented, Melanoplus 
mexicanus was the dominant species in 3 of the 6 environments and was 
first in numbers in the collection for the State as a whole. Aeoloplus 
tumbullii bruneri was the second in numbers for the State, being 
dominant in pastures and margins. M. differential is was the third in 
numbers, being the dominant species in cotn and sorghums* The main 
difference between the 1938 and 1939 collections has been the increase 
in relative abundance of Aeoloplus tumbullii bruneri . 
The State is rougiily divided into three areas east and west, 
according to grasshopper conditions. There are no infestations in the 
eastern third of the State, In the middle third, they are light and 
spotted. The western third is the area of threatening to severe in- 
festations, where control campaigns are most likely to be necessary. 
