| Show I Alfalfa Weevil Control Contro Shown In Pictures Alfalfa Weevil Control a n new w motion picture of oC the tho United States StatE's Department of Agriculture gives a general jcl idea a l' l of ri how to combat the Insect ard and is of particular Interest in Western States Alfalfa is described described described de de- scribed as the tho foundation of or agriculture agriculture agriculture agri agri- culture in the time west west WEst A A hogs hog's idea of Heaven and Heaven and as one of tho the worlds world's most moat valuable forages About 1904 or 1905 the tho alfalfa weevil which belongs to tho the same family as the cotton colton boll weevil was vas discovered in Utah Since Sinco that time Ume it it has spread slowly ly but steadIly steadily stead stead- ily fly until until- now it Is found in 7 states Because of the importance of oC tho the alfalfa crop the alfalfa weevil constitutes constitutes constitutes con con- a serious menace menaco Several Se states enforce quarantine restrictions restrictions restrictions to prevent further spread of oC the insect and the luggage of or automobile automobile automobile auto auto- mobile travellers is often examined Two measurer of control are I shown in the picture Dusting with powdered arsenates is still sUll in an experimental experimental ex ex- j ex-j stage but appears to I have promise of proving effective 1 Tho Time use of or poisonous sprays has I proved its worth and Is particularly 1 recommended Several types of oC sprayers aro are shown including one with wilh witha a very vory wide boom Several scenes showing sprayed and unsprayed unsprayed unsprayed un- un sprayed fields side sido b by side are particularly particularly particularly par par- interesting in depicting the benefits bc of ot this method of con trot One spraying is usually considered considered considered con con- sufficient to permit plants to make mae new growth and protect the time second second crop crop as well as the first Tho The film is one reel eel long and is isI isa isa a contribution from the Bureau of I Entomology It will bo be circulated I through the the Cil film l di distribution system system tem of the Department of or Agriculture Agriculture ture and tho cooperating state in- in Institutions In Copies may be lie borrowed for or short periods or may be bought b by authorized purchasers at tho the laboratory charge I |
