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WEEVILS ( Brachyrhinus spp. ) 
Maine. H. B. Peirson (August 1935): Strawberry crown girdler (3. ovatus 
L. ) found on August S at Bailey's Island and Guilford, iiany adults 
coming into houses. 
Vermont. H. L. Bailey (August 23): Black vine weevil (B. sulcatus Fab.) 
reported in great abundance in old house at Danville. 
Washington. M. H. Hatch (August 6): Numerous reports have come in of the 
strawberry root weevil (B. ovatus) occurring in houses and cabins in 
various parts of western Washington this summer. 
FLEAS ( C t e no c euhal ides spp. ) 
Ohio. T. H. Parks (August 23): Cat fleas (C. felis Bouche) and dog fleas 
(C. canis Curt.) are very troublesome this year. Some houses are 
overrun by them and lawns are also well populated. 
Indiana. J. J. Davis (August 2h):' Fleas have been unusually prevalent 
according to the many reports from all sections of the State. 
BLACK WIDOW SPIDER ( Latrodectus mac tans Fab.) 
Virginia. W. J. Schoene (August 23): Black widow spiders are being 
brought in frequently from various sections of the State. 
North Carolina R. W. Leiby (August 9) ' Owing probably to recent pub- 
licit^ in the State, specimens are being sent to the office more fre- 
quently than usual. Records of bites 'usually accompany them. 
Georgia. 0. I. Snapp (July 30): Many inquiries being received constantly. 
T. L. Bissell (August 3): Nine spiders, males and females, were 
found in the corners of insect cages with open bottoms placed on the 
ground. There lias been an increase in such finds during the past 2 
or 3 years. Several cases of humans who had been bitten by these 
spiders have been treated in Atlanta hospitals, at least one case be- 
ing fata.1 this year. 
Florida. E. W. Berger and G. W. Merrill (August 22): A correspondent 
speaks of the unusually large number of black widow spiders. Several 
people had been bitten and made very ill, suffering greatly. 
Kentucky. M. L. Didlake (August 23): Black widow spiders at Krupp and 
Pineville. 
Tennessee. G. M. Bentley (August 20): Owing to press articles in regard 
to the black widow spider and reports of people suffering from its 
bites, Tennessee is black widow spider minded at this time. Scores 
of specimens have been brought into the office. 
