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Show LOOK OUT FOR HE88IAN u FLIES NEXT YEAR 1 In tho current Issue of Farm and Fireside an Indlnna expert ls reported as sending out a warning to the farm-ors farm-ors of that stnto In which ho says that all ovidenco points to a maximum crop of Hlsslan files during tho coming com-ing year. Following ls an extract I from tho articlo: I "Tho annual loss in Indiana duo to tho flics Is accurately estimated nt 2,C25,000. In wnglng warfare against tho flies the following tilings, aro recommended: "Thorough preparation of tho soil, so as to form the best posslblo condition condi-tion for sprouting; heavy fertilizing, If tho soil is not already in good condition, con-dition, to lnBUro a quick and rapid growth; and lato sowing, so as to compel tho flics to go elsewhere to lay their eggs. "Theso aro points worth considering. consider-ing. Tho adult 'fly ls vory seldom seen, but Is described as being llko a miniature' mosquito, ono tenth of nn Inch in length, durk color, Blonder Blon-der logs, and Willi only ono pair of wings. All States recommend tho lato Bowing of winter wheat in ordor to avoid devastation from tho fly." |
