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Forbes, S. A.—The Food Relations of the Carabidse and Cocci- 
nellidse. (Bull. Ill. State Lab. Nat. Hist., v. 1, No. 6, pp. 43, 
53.) 
Chinch bugs found in the food of specimens of Agonoderus, and 
in that of Hippodamia convergens and H. glcicialis. 
[Packard, A. S.—[The Chinch Bug.] (Guide to the Study of In¬ 
sects, p. 543.) 
General description given and habits briefly noted. Ranges from 
1 Kansas and Nebraska to the Atlantic Coast. Has taken it in 
Maine and even on the summit* of Mt, Washington. Quotes from 
Shimer and Walsh as to ravages in 1850 and 1864, and also from 
Shimer’s account of the epidemic of 1865. 
Coquillett, D. W.—Rapid Increase of Insects on Cultivated 
Lands. (Trans. Ill. St. Hort. Soc., 1882, p. 44.) 
Beneficial results obtained in Northern Illinois by sowing wheat 
and oats together to prevent chinch-bug injury. Mention of sow¬ 
ing clover with wheat for same purpose. 
I 1884. 
Riley, C. Y.— [Chinch Bugs in New York.] (American Natural¬ 
ist, Jan., 1884, v, 18, p. 79.) 
Commenting on the appearance of chinch bugs in Northern New 
York, as reported by Prof. Lintner, sees no reason for consider¬ 
ing the outbreak an invasion, but presumes it to be an unusual 
I development of the species, due perhaps to successive drouths, 
I he reacting wet weather oi this year having not yet taken pro- 
jaounced effect upon them. Predicts rapid decrease of the pest, 
ind that they will probably perish in immense numbers the coin- 
.ng winter, but thinks, nevertheless, that the measures recommended 
oy Lintner should be generally carried out. 
Farmers Review, Jan. 10, 1884. Where are the Insects during* 
the Winter? [Editorial.] 
The chinch bug rests in wdnter in the mature state beneath 
lead grass, com stalks, and rubbish generally. They may be de 
itroyed by burning over the infested fields.” 
-LLInois Crop Prospects. Consolidation of Reports returned to 
De P artment of Agriculture Apr. 1, 1884. Circular No. 
108, p. 21. Correspondents’ Remarks. 
Ricldand Co. If weather continues warm, chinch bugs will fly 
harly and seriously damage wdieat that v T as not winter-killed. 
Illinois Crop Prospects. Consolidation of Reports returned to 
the Department of Agriculture May, 1, 1884. Circular No. 
110, p. 34. Correspondents’ Remarks. 
Logan Co. . Seed, wheat soaked in strong salt brine has been 
own, and it is believed that such a preparation of spring wheat 
/ill cause it to mature early and ripen before damage by chinch 
•ugs. . J 
