ROSS CHAZER ( racrodActvlus subsuinosus Fab.) 
Indiana J„ J e Davis (J u ne 24): Continued to receive reports of damage to 
vario-as crops and to young chickens from points from the south 
to the north end of the State. Last reports received June 3. 
STICKTIGHT FLEA. ( Echidnophaep aallinacea West**) 
Texas Eo V7 n Laake (May 20): Examinations of farm flocks along the highwa; 
from Dallas to Reagan Wells, in southwestern Texas, have shorn, 
that the abundance of sticktight fleas is the greatest in many 
years. From ghe vicinity of Austin to southwestern Texas the 
infestations were very heavy and the losses in egg production 
and young chickens was tremendous. Cases were recorded where the 
entire flock of young chickens was killed where no control methods 
were used. (June 20): Heavy infestations of sticktight fleas are 
found at almost every ranch or farm home in the Dry Frio Canyon* 
This pest has been observed in great numbers on goats, mules, 
horses, and other domestic animals. The losses of poultry are 
particularly heavy in this region. 
0« G. Babcock (June 21 ): The last month has been unusually 
favorable for the development of the flea about Sonora H wever, 
they do not compare to Menard as td' abur.da.r.ce 9 where severe 
infestations are to be found. Cats, as well as chickens, are 
severely attacked. 
F0T7L TICK ( Areas miniatus Koch) 
Texas E» T7. Laake: This pest is present at every farm or ranch home 
where chickens or turkeys are kept in the Dry Frio Canyon© The 
infestations are from moderate to heavy and, together with fleas, 
tare caus ed heavy losses in young chickens and turkeys. 
CHICKEN MITE ( Dermanyssus gallinae Redi) 
Texas 0. G. Babcock (June 23): For the. past two to three weeks the common 
rocst mite, Dermanys sus ^•allina.e. has been on the increase at 
Sonora. Several complaints have come to hand. The mites are 
increasing rapidly. 
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