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were examined on 7 farms, infestation ranging from 0 to 8.5 percent 
of punctures, although only 1 weevil was found* 
R. L. McGarr, et al* (July 27): Infestation continues very low 
in almost all fields in Oktibbeha and Lowndes Counties. An average 
of 5,700 squares examined this week in untreated fields and check plots 
of the experimental cuts showed an infestation of only 8.6 percent, as 
compared with 28*5 percent in 1939, and 3^*5 percent in 193& a t this 
time. Average infestation for the previous week was 7*4 percent* 
Louisiana, I. J. Becnel (July 25) 5 Occurrence in large numbers is rather 
late. Population is increasing rapidly, and control measures being 
applied now. 
R. C. Gaines, et al. (July 27): Luring the week 13»300 squares 
were examined in untreated plots in Madison Parish, averaging l6.6 
percent punctured squares. On July 10 at 13 points 4 weevils were taken 
in 1,300 sweeps, and on July 26 at l6 points 20 were taken in 1,600 
sweeps. 
Texas. F. L. Thomas (July 23): More damage being caused now than- by any 
other cotton insect. During the last week examinations were made in 
south-central, north-central, northern, and northeastern Texas. Damage 
was being caused on 15 of 21 farms examined in south-central Texas, the 
average infestation running highest in Lee, Milam, Bastrop, Fayette, 
and Washington Counties. In north-central Texas weevils had been 
injurious on 12 of 35 farms examined. Control particularly needed in 
McLennan, Limestone, and Falls Counties. Some injury being caused in 
Dallas and Fannin Counties, northern Texas. (July 30): In Kaufman 
County activity was confined mostly to the bottom lands, where from 8 
to 48 percent of the squares were found punctured. Examinations in 
north-central and south-central Texas during the last week showed damage 
on 8 of 12 farms examined. In bottom-land fields in Brazos and Burleson 
Counties the infestation was found to range from 2 to 50 percent of 
punctured squares. 
R.E. McDonald (July l): Damage in ths lower Rio Grande Valley 
has increased enormously. In fields where only occasional damaged 
squares could be found 2 weeks ago, the entire top crop has now been lost. 
K. P. Ewing, et al. (July 27): In McLennan County 4,300 squares 
were examined in 7 fields, with an average infestation of 15*8 percent 
of punctured squares. At Mexia 1,800 squares were examined in 3 fields 
(check plots), averaging 56.3 percent punctured squares. At Riesel 
3,600 squares were examined, averaging 6.5 percent punctured squares, 
as compared with 5*3 punctures per 100 squares for last week. 
