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Alabama, J. M. Hobinson (March 21): Fire ants ( Soleno'osis xyloni McCook ) 
are causing considerable damage to true!" crops in Baldwin and Mobile 
Counties. In Baldwin County the colonies have developed sufficiently 
to be of considerable concern. Argentine ants ( Iridomyrmex humilis 
Mayr) are active in various cities in the State. 
Mississippi. C. Lyle (March 25): Many complaints of the Argentine ant have 
been received, especially from the localities where no control measures 
were taken during the past year. A resident at Jackson reported damage 
to clothing by the fire ant (S. xyloni ) . Inspector H. Gladney states 
that this ant has ''oeen observed around rose bushes in Biloxi. Inspector 
G. L. Bond reoorts that he has had several complaints of damage by this 
ant in -March. 
Nebraska. M. H. Swenk (March 21): a Douglas County correspondent reported 
the infestation of a residence basement with the basement ant ( Lasius 
inter.iectus Mayr) during the first wee 1 *: in March. 
A Sl'IDBB 3ESTL3 ( Ptinus tectus Boieldieu) 
Washington. M. H. Hatch (March 20): This insect, originally found in 
warehouses on the Seattle water front, is becoming more widely distributed 
in the city. This winter specimens have occurred in dried fruit obtained 
from a local grocery store and in a dwelling house north of the city. 
