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AVOC/DO LEAFHOPPFR ( Eanoasca irinuenda Ball) 
Florida G, F. Moznette (April 5): This pest has been very abundant during 
the past winter, especially in those sections where proper spraying 
was not practiced. It likewise contributes to the drain on the 
dormant foliage of the avocado. 
AVOCADO RED- SPIDER ( Tetranychus vothersi McGregor) 
Florida G. F. Moznette (April 5): This mite was unusually abundant in 
avocado groves in southern Florida during the past winter. This 
was due apparently to the excessive drought and generally ideal 
weather conditions favorable for its depredations during December, 
January, and February. During these months there was a total of 
1.64 inches of rain. A number of groves in which control measures 
were not practiced showed a great deal of damage and the foliage 
was greatly scorched as a result of the work of this red-spider. 
It is essential that the dormant avocado leaves, laden as they 
are with stored-up plant food, should be protected from the ravages 
of mites, as it is this foliage which materially sustains the bloom 
and aids in the proper setting of the fruit. 
AVOCADO VHITEFLY ( Trialeur odes florid en s is Q.) 
Florida G. F. Moznette (April 5): This species is new making its appearance 
in avocado groves with the spring flush of growth. 
COCONUT MEALYBUG (Ps eudococcus n ioae Mask.) 
Florida G. F. Moznette (April 5): This mealybug, an enemy of the coconut 
palm in southern Florida, is likewise a serious avocado pest in 
some sections of southern Florida. It has been very abundant in 
southern Florida this past winter and is new working on the young 
growth. It also attacks the avocado at the stem end while the 
fruit is not setting and at times there is a considerable drop of 
fruit from its attacks. 
TRUCK-CROT INSECTS 
POTATO 
POTATO BEETLE ( Lept inotarsa decemlineata Say) 
Indiana J. J. Davis (April 20 ): The potato beetle is on the increase in 
the northern half of Indiana. 
Louisiana T. H. Jones (April 2): Adults were found in the potato patch today 
at Baton Rouge and Denham Springs. This is our first record of 
their appearance in the field this year. 
Texas F. C. Bishopp (April 23): Potato beetles appeared in considerable 
numbers during the latter part of March, but it is doubtful if they 
are more numerous than usual at Dallas . 
