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Show Prepare For Alfalfa Weevil Control By George F. Knowlton, It's time for alfalfa weevil control con-trol on may fields, Wallace D. Sjoblom county agricultural agent reminds Iron County farmers. farm-ers. Alfalfa weevil control should be applied in early spring, when first growth alfalfa shoots are only to 2 Inches tall. Spray with either heptachlor or dieldrin at that time, the agent recommends, recom-mends, to destroy adult weevils before their eggs are laid. This spray treatment gives effective, low-cost alfalfa weevil control, according to the research of U.S.D.A. entomologist F. V. Lieb-erman. Extension Entomologist Alfalfa sprayers should be cleaned and put In good working order before spraying time arrives. ar-rives. Farmers should arrange immediately for needed dieldrin or heptachlor if they have not already done so, Mr. Sjoblom advises. Only four ounces per acre of actual chemical, applying apply-ing either insecticide as a well-timed well-timed spray, is needed to control alfalfa weevils. For more complete last-minute Information on combatting this serious alfalfa pest, Iron County residents can contact the county agent's office for a free copy of Extension Circular 213, "Alfalfa Weevil Control." |