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Texas, W. C. Maxwell (May 5) : Several cases in Andrews County, a few cases in 
Martin County, and two severe cases in Glasscock County. Most of these 
cases started the latter part of April. 
D. C. Parman (May): As a result of a survey from April l6 to May U, 
the presence of C. americana was established in southwestern Texas extend- 
ing as far west as Reeves and Presidio Counties, as far north as Brown and 
Runnels , Counties, and as far 'east as Burleson and Austin Counties. 
Arizona. D. C. Parman (May 12): The first adult taken in Arizona this year was 
captured at Pozo Blanco, Maricopa County, on May 12. 
.•:.; HORN FLT ( Haematobia irritans L. ) 
Louisiana. C. L. Stracener (May): Horn flies are abundant on cattle. 
Missouri. L. Haseman (May 26): Horn fly has already appeared in annoying 
numbers on cattle in central Missouri. 
GULP COAST TICK ( Amblyomm a maculatum Koch) 
Florida. A. L. Brody (May 25): 'Only 1 male of this tick was found on 3& head 
of cattle examined in connection with certain burning experiments at 
Penney Farms, Clay County. This is the first adult observed on livestock 
in that area this spring. . . 1Tb immature stages of the tick were found on 
eight birds of several different species examined on April 13 and lU. 
Mississippi. G. L. Bond (May 2*4): This tick is reported very abundant in 
the counties of George, Greene, and Wayne. 
Texas. W. E. Dove (May %): W. J. Spicer collected specimens at Laward, in 
Jackson County, on May 6. 
■; SHEEP 
■ SHEEP BOTFLY (Oe stris ovis L.) 
Georgia. E. R. McGovran (May 7)« On May 7, & n adult was taken at Valdosta, 
this being the first specimen taken this year; however, I believe the 
flies have been active in the field for at least 2 weeks, as the sheep 
in our pastures have acted -as though they were being annoyed by nose 
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