Show ALFALFA IN allm FIX 11 alfalfa weevil control a now motion picture of tho the united states department of agriculture gives a general idea of 0 how to combat the insect and la is of particular interest in western states alfalfa Is described as the foundation of agriculture in the aba west A hogs idea of heaven and as one ot of the tha worlds mose valuable forages for agea about 1904 or 1905 the alfalfa weevil which belongs longa to the same family as the cotton boll weevil was discovered la in utah since that ime it has spread slowly but steadily until now itis found in seven states because ot of the importance of the alfalfa crop the alfalfa weevil constitutes a serious menace several states enforce quarantine restrictions to prevent further spread of the insect and the luggage of automobile tray ellers la Is often examined powdered ar senates is still in an ox ax wn in the picture dusting with alth two measures of control aro are ho promise ol of proving effective the perl pert mental stage but appears to leavo use of poisonous sprays has proved its worth and Is particularly recommended several types ot of apra spra yera yero are shown including one with a very wide boom several scenes showing sprayed and unsprayed fields are particularly interesting in depicting the benefits of this method ot of con tro ono one spraying sufficient to perl permit tilt plants to make new growth and protects tho the a second crop as well las the first the film la Is one reel long and is a contribution from tho the bureau of entomology tom it will bo be circulated thru the film distribution system of tile the department of agriculture arnd the cooperating state institutions coplea may be borrowed for short per lods or may be bought by authorized purchasers at tho the laboratory charge |