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for aphides. In the autumn and winter, too, a careful eye 
should be kept upon the soil when being dug, and the pupae of 
these pests picked out and given to poultry. An application 
of Vaporite forked or dug in at the rate of one pound per eight 
square yards in autumn will do much to destroy pupae and 
other grubs in the soil. 
Earth Grubs.— The larvae of some moths, flies, and 
beetles do much mischief to garden plants by eating their 
roots. One of the worst offenders is the Leather Jacket 
Grub, the larvae of the Daddy-longlegs Fly (Tipula oleracea). 
Fig. 2 3, CLICK BEETLES AND TRUE WIREWORMS. 
Explanation. — Here are shown the True Wireworms or larvae of the Click Beetle. 
The larvae have only six legs in front, and are easily distinguished from the Millepedes, 
or False Wireworms, which have numerous legs 
The grubs when matured measure an inch or so long, have no 
legs, a truncated tail, and a wrinkled, greyish or brownish body. 
They feed on the roots or lower stems of Carnations, Pinks, and 
other plants, also on the roots of grasses. During the day they 
remain quiet, and at night come near or on the surface to 
feed. They often attack grass on lawns, causing large patches 
to die. Having very tough skins it is almost impossible to 
destroy them by using ordinary remedies. In the case of 
border plants that suddenly droop and die, pull up the plant 
and search the soil for the grubs. When lawns are attacked 
cover the infested areas with boards or slates at night, lift 
these in the morning, and the grubs will usually be found on 
