Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 122, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 June 1917 — CONTROLLING POTATO BEETLE BY SPRAYING [ARTICLE]

CONTROLLING POTATO BEETLE BY SPRAYING

Results of Field Work Conducted at Tidewater, Virginia, During Season of 1914. A report recently received from the Virginia station contains a general summary of the results of field work on the control of the Colorado potato beetle conducted in Tidewater. Virginia, during the season of 1914. The results indicate that for the farmer who grows-five acres or more of potatoes bordeayx mixture (4:6:5Q), together with arsenate of lead pas|e from fppr to six pounds,, and one pound of parts green to 50 Of mixture has not yet been surpassed as a spray for potatoes by any or Hid proprietary Insecticides now in use dither from the standpoint of efficiency or economy. It Is thought that the most economical nnd efficient results tn spraying under Tidewater conditions rhay be obtained through the application of paris green and lime dust when the first green shoots are showing, followed as soon as the plants are from fout to Clfeht inches high by some liquid spray, pref* erably > that above mentioned.. This should be applied at least eVery days. 1 ■ ' •

their honey stomachs with honey. In this condition they are less liable to Sting, Pinching bees between the ‘fingers Invites trouble as it is their privilege and nature to resent such ■careless treatment. The warm part of the day when the workers are actively gathering nectar or pollen is the best time to handle the colony, for at such times there are fewer bees in the hive when the weather is. cold, if it can be avoided, Xop the queen and thq,b»ood may become chilled. - These k are a fqw of precautions which the beginning beekeeper in particular should keep in mind. A careful study of the bee and its life and Habits and a little effort to adjust one’s actions to those o¥ the bees will soon ‘make beekeeping 1 both an interesting and profitable pursuit. Every farmer should produce Ills own supply of honey by keeping and properly carting for a few stands of bees.