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Illinois 7. P. Flint (July 21): As is usually the case during the 
summer months, numerous requests are being received for ! b- 
si stance in cleaning up outbreaks cf fleas. 
Georgia E. L. 77orsham (July 23): Cat and dog fleas have been invad- 
ing residences in Atlanta much more frequently than ever re- 
served before. 
CATTLE 
NORTHERN CATTLE GRUB ( Hypo derma bovis DeG.) 
New York P. C. Bishopp end H. M. Brundrett (June 21-30): Although 
the average number of grubs per animal in d->iry herds near 
Schenectady and Utica is comparatively low, the aver Jg- 
ing from l/2 to 6 per head, there are still a number of cattle 
with moderate infestations (maximum 27 grubs in one host) . 
The cloudy, rainy weather has reduced annoyance from heel 
flies, but running of herds has been observed on sunny days. 
A few third-instar larvae were found in the backs of cattle on 
June 30, which is an unusually late date for grubs to be coming 
to the subdermal tissues. 
HORN FLY ( Haematobia irritans a.) 
New York F. C. Bishopp (June 21-20: Horn flies are now causing some 
annoyance to dairy cattle aro-.nd Schenectady and Utic ad B 
few dairymen have begun to use sprays. The average number per 
animal is about 150, with a range from 20 to 1,500. 
Indiana J. J. Davis (July 27): Cattle flies were causing consider^ tie 
annoyance to dairy cattle at Indianapolis and Xendalville July 
18 and 22. 
SHORT-NOSED OX LOUSE ( Haeratopinu-J >. arycternus Lit:-.) 
New York F. C. Bishopp (June 22): ble from infestations of 
grown oattle is being experienced in the vicinity of c- 
tady. The lice are most abundant in the ears, but r 
scattered over the cattle. 
HORSE FLY ( Tabanu c lasiophtr -. :•-.:. ;.) 
New York F. C. Bishopp I causing cor. v le 
annoyance to d-.iry cattle in ci rtain | s around c- 
tady. 
IBKEYS 
BIRD TICK ( Haerr.aphys~.lis chord. \ , j 
Michigan F. C. Bishopp (June iy) : A re; t ^m 
Michigan that this tick began to tt ok turkeys or. I lot 
