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Show CONTROL OF WEEVIL BY DRAG'S DRAG-'S GING. y Dragging the ground after the ; first crop has been removed destroys i the weevil by (1) crushing the larvae and pupae, (2) removing the C green stems which are the source of ; food, and which afford Shade for nd (3) by smothering. The most ' of the work of destruction is done ' by 'the sun'i rays. In order therefore . for this work to .be effective,- it is necessary that the ground be ary and ' hot; that the sky be generally clear, and the cultivation thorough. Cut f. the hay as soon as the weevil have ? stopped its growth. Remove from $ the field as soon as possible. Go s over the field once with a spring-'r spring-'r tooth harrow of alfalfa cultivator, I and follow with the drag. Several types of drags are used Perhaps the one most eaisly provided 19 made by placing several layers of hog wire fence under a spike tooth harrow. The teeth of the harrow should be thrown back. Fasten the jwire securely to the front 'of the harrow. har-row. If you desire any assistance or g Information, call or write the County r Agent or your local Farm Bureau Committeeman on the alfalfa weevil. |