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Such infestations were present in some areas before the 
trees started to produce buds. Infestations arc becoming 
heavy at this tine in some localities. In many instances 
the new growth and bads have advanced so materially that 
it is advisable to control the aphis at this tine. 
FLORIDA FL0'.;PP THFjrS ( Frankliniclla tritici bis-inosus Morg.) 
J. li. "Tat son (February 24): The Florida thrips are very 
scarce. This, is undoubtedly due to the cold weather causing. 
the citrus trees to be thoroughly dormant without making new 
growth. 
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SCALE INSECTS (Coccidac) 
J. M. Zobinson (February 27): Citrus scales are moderately 
abundant at Spring Hill. 
FLORIDA "ED SCALE ( ChrysomT.halus ficus Ashm. ) 
J. H. Watson (February 24): The Florida red scale is more 
abundant than it was a year ago. 
CALIFOIiNIA ~3D SCALE ( Chryso-.phalur, aurantii Mask.) 
C. D. Lebert (February 25): A severe infestation on citrus 
in Mesa was observed January 14-25. The scales were mature 
or nearly so. 
rUTiFLE SCALE ( Lcmi do sashes beckii Ncw-n. ) 
J. II. Watson (February 24): The purple scale is -.loderately 
abundant. 
K. T. Fernald (February 24): The purple scale is moderately 
abundant at Orlando; more abundant than" last year. 
COTTONY- CUSHION SCALE ( Iccrya nurchasl Mask.) 
C. P. Lebert (February 25): Several nature females of the 
cottony-cushion scale were found in old infested areas in the 
Salt Hiver Valley daring January and February. 
CITFOJS WHITEFLY ( Dialeurodes citri fo.sh.nj) 
J. It. Watson (February 24): The citrus whitefly is moderately 
abundant; ".-.ore so than for several years* 
H. Dietrich (February 25): The citrus whitefly is moderately 
abundant on Sat strip, orange at Lucedale; very abundant on cape 
jasmine in George, Greene, and i erry Counties. 
