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Show May 26. 1966 REVIEW. Cll But Then, We Dont Turn Yellow tree or not, you like a green tree rather than one that has many of the leaves skeletonized. The elm leaf beetle, or the larvae, can be controlled by spraying the trees when the elm leaves are about 34 grown and before leaf damage is conspicuous, Malathion and D.D.T. combined in the spray controlls the beetle and the larvae. Early morning spraying is suggested and the spray should be directed to cover the underside of the leaves.' The adult elm beetle is about 14 inch long, yellowish to olive -- green, with a black dusky stripe along the margin-area of each wing cover. The young larvae are largely black. larvae are Full grown nearly 12 inch long and are dull yellow with two black stripes along the sides of the back. The bright orange- - One sure sign that a plant is in trouble is the yellowing of the leaves....this is a plant symptom of sickness just like a fever in a person is an indication of illness with a person. Yellow leaves may be caused by lack of fertility, iron deficiency, lack of water, insects or diseases. Yellowing in shrubbery is caused mostly by lack of fer- - tilizer or Dont, however, confuse natural yellow plants, such as or sungolden arbor-vit- ae burst locust with sick plants. Iron anemia in plants shows up by a yellowing between the veins of the leaf while the Good veins remain green. soil is not always an assurance of plenty of iron. Many soils have an over abundance of iron, but it is not soluable in water, therefore, the plants cannot get it. Plants grown in red soils that are loaded with iron may show' a deficiency, because the iron in the soil is not soluable in water. A very simple way to supply iron to plants is by applying iron chelate, commonly called sequlstrene, as a foliage spray or soil treatment. Sequis-trewill restore green color to foliage within 48 hours. When chelates are applied to the soil, dry or mixed with water, the iron is absorbed through the roots and color returns within a week or ten over-wateri- 12 inch long with black bristles. In Salt Lake County there are generally two generations a ywllow pupa is about you like the by Melvin S. Burningham - ' ng. year. In the fall the adult beetles enter home through cracks In the doors, windows or down the ' chimney to get away from the Once they are in the cold. house they become a real nuisance, and they are almost impossible to control. Avoid spraying chemicals to control the beetle in the house, andbe careful when spraying outside while children and pets are present. If the beetles invade the home, sweep or pick them up in the vacuum cleaner. effort in an Cooperative area to control elm leaf beetles is always more than individual home owners trying to control the beetle. IT IS FUN TO KNOW the insects that are around us. . age done in our area is due to Subteranean termites. These species must have a nest in the soil where the queen termite lives and where the thousands of young develop. Most of the ants in the home are the sugar ants. They are small, often follow each other in a line to the sugar supply or crumb area. The harvest ants and the carpenter ants are larger than most termites, and are dark in color. They are more construct!vein the yard or garden. Foundations of the home should be checked regularly for possible termite invasion. Floor joists, floor boards, base boards or cabinets should also be checked regularly for termite symptoms. If a heavy infestation is discovered, the job of eradication should be handled by an experienced It is not so much fun though when ants are eating our vegetable garden, or are invading our kitchen cupboards. Or ' maybe the termites are having a feast on the floor joist or woodwork in our home. How can we tell the ant from die Either may be termite? winged or wingless. The four wings of winged termites are about the same length. This is not so much with ants. When the wings are spread out the hind pair on the ants are much smaller than the front wings. The ants have the appearance of three distinct segmented body, the head, abdomen and thorax. The three sections of the termites are blended into a rather smooth appearing body. Termites nest in the soil and reach the wood through their .tailed soil tunnels, or through cracks in the wall. Mostdam- - irq, v inn .55 j u i me Vi Family home Gilmer Drive. Just listed 9 rooms, formal dining room, music and family rooms. $31,000. days. Lawns showing an iron deficiency can be treated with iron chelate at the rate of one pound per 1,000 square feet, then thoroughly water the lawn to wash the chelate into the root zone. Light frequent watering and a heavy application of nitrogen fertilizer will also cause bright yellow areas in the lawn. Not always can an average home gardener distinguish between the symptoms and the cause of yellowing. But if you have sick looking plants, they are tellingyou that something is wrong and you had better do something about it if you want to save the plants. Help can be had from your County Agent, garden center, or nurseryman with plant yellowing problems. THE ELM LEAF BEETLE or the larvae may defoliate or cause the leaves on the Siberian elm to turn brown if something isnt done t trees because the elm may be the only source of shade in their lot. Regardless, whether a 7 - v 'k i--U GARDEN ROOM GIVES YEAR-ROU- PLEASURE. An extra room. Intended for use as a library or a den, can be: furnished &s a garden room and provide an outdoor atmosphere to enjoy regardless of weather. This small room, just beyond the dining area, is beautified by white brick walls and terraz- o floor, an expanse of glass, and a mass of green plants. 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