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Show EFFECT OF INSECTS ON WAR Relationship Is Closer Than Most People Peo-ple Realize, According to U. S. Bureau of Entomology. Entomology, that branch of zoology which treats of Insects, has a much closer relation to war problems than most people realize, and the bureau o entomology has asked that pamphlets, circulars, posters, leaflets, etc, pertaining pertain-ing to war phases of this field of science be sent to its office In Washington, Wash-ington, so that they can be assembled and classified for future reference, says Popular Mechanics Magazine. Among the questions that properly come under this head and have a bearing bear-ing on the war are those pertaining to the attacks of insects on crops, the prevention of mosquitoes, Insects in food and water, and so' on. While many publications will not possess material ma-terial of special scientific value, all will at least have a historic Interest . |
