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13CR,17SSAIA POST, til.WSSELS, ONA'Ali,10 TH.UltSDAY JULy liot, 1 !.108
A Haifa is the only crop which
may bo seriously dallittett l the
weevil, Clovers niay be attacked,
but no economic Iii has boon. 1'0.
p011.0(1., kind reports indicate, that
trefoil is not affected,
Th e zi lfrili t weevil : first found
in Ontario in 1907, has been locat-
ed in most counties bordering the
LaNvrence River, Lake Ontario
and Lake Lrie. However, accord
inf.); to Karl Bernza of the Soil
and Crops Branch, Ontario Depart-
ment of Agriculture and. Food, the
infestation is very light in all
areas west of Toronto, anti no
damage bus been reported.
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Di the eastern region, 11f`oViik4 :
1111.Ve been found in the farm areas
extending about 15 to 20 miles
.nort.) of Lain Ontario and Er,Ist of
Kingston. Some finds were made
in four counties.
As one moves. west towards the
Milrilwestern part of the province
the incidence of the insect and re-
salting damage to crops increases,
Reveza notes, flowever, it
must bra empluthized that the dam
age is light, even in 142Issex Uounty
except in a half dozen fields in the
most northerly 1)1111 of the county,
whore damage was of concern. ;
Sonic feeding damage has been
observed 14 all counties bordering
on Lake, Eric. A few insects have
been found as far north as Guelph,
The Measure being recommend.
ed, and tw.ed successfully 1.
where, is c u I tura I control. Early,
CIOSe cutting' of alfalfa deprives
the larvae of food and exposes the
i in:ools lu the Mill, WO Rat-
Mid
conti*(31 of alfalfa.
1,vee, its is not belcg recommend ,
: du .1 :.:thia!“‘ has riot
loan blab, and. crst ., are ii:enerally
prohibit -I\ e. Studios by the Farm
Pennomists, Co-operatives and
l'41atislics Branch of Ole Ontario
D .Tal tment of Agriculture and
..t.;•"ood the cost et
chemical treatment of forages
'would bring total e-1sts beyond
average expected voturn in most
counties.
• Tito insect completes one gener-
ation of life each 37E.d r. Attu] ts
overw in tor in the crowns of alt'-
alfalfa or in debris on the ground.
In op., sprinp,. the adults become
i'ory aibtivs , and lay eggs as soon
as the young alfalfa shouts are
availahio. The egos hatch within
two weeks, zind the larvae begin
feeding at. till, growing tips. In
ahont three wPolis, the larvae are '
lull-grown, and spin a net-liko
silken cocoon ill preparation for
tho next. stage of life.
When. the new adults emerge.
tI n feed for a short lime, a.nd
vomaiii inactive for the, rest of the
summer In the fall the adults go.
hibernation,
The Yardstick to dolermine the'
need for. and timing of, chemical
ITcatment is careful examination
of fieldS. 1,:li ntire fields should be
0.1111111'10d carefully and often for
damage. If from .50 to 75 percent
of the leaves silo* feeding dam-
age, then cheinIcal control may
rreianmencled. Don't Wait: until
in to 75 percent of the leaves are,
oaten off, however, warns Mr,
kereza, since treatment at that
point is of no value.
1lased On this roar's survey
results, entomologi's'ts note blrat
the alfalfa weevil may cause
ecOnmn ie. loss in hose counties
hordering Lake Erie in 1909.
Woallicr conditions in the early
spring will :have a. considerable
effect on the population of the
WALTON
ANNUAL IVIcCALL PICNIC
HELD IN BELGRAVE
The annual McCall picnic was
held in the lielgrave Arena whin
0 noon smorgasbord dinner was
enjoyed.
The main course included a
2I-pou'it salmon whit: Ithad been
caught by a member of the family.
The N sh was scut by I and
Craham McCall of Victoria and
lwri been caught. by Allan McCall
during a recent visit to 'Vancouver
Island.
•Guest. present at, Chet picnic in- They're double sealed —
eluded:
Mr. and Mrs. .James McCall,
Susan and David; Mr. and Mrs. mite.
Archie Young; Mr. and M.vs.Wil-
limn Young and family, Illyth;
Mn, and 'Mrs. 'Allan McCall and
BeverleY, Mr, and Airs. Walter
l',.ewley and Brenda, Mr. and Mrs.
Stewart. McCall,, Jack. and Murray.
Waiton; it.r, and ..Mrs, lohn Perrie,
Granbrook; Air. and Mrs, Ross
McCall and 'family, Brussels,
Mr. and Mrs, Harry Snell and .
.1,:arris,...Lendeshoro; Mrs.. Gertie
Bewley, Clinton;• Mr. and.. Mrs. -
Frank Burke, Sheila and Stephen •
of Wins-ham.
'Walton •Meeting.
Horbert Williamson, Mrs.,
George •Williamson, Mrs, Harvey
Criag and Mi's, Roy
were diostesSes for the Walton
Women's Institute. Meeting i.n the
i" 0 in in nity • HAM -
Ai a Sholdie and N.eil .11.1cGavin. •
members of the Hart Board. Were
present at the meeting,
Mrs. Kenneth 'McDonald, Mr's.
Ronald Bennett, Mrs, Nelson
Marks, Hand Mrs. '11,erbert Traviss
were appointed to assist 'on the
'all Board. •
141 rs. Wilbur Turnbull, curator,
requested all members to bring
an article for the Tweedsmuir
Rook to the next meeting.
A. thank you letter Nina the re- 'Mrs. 'George McCall, Mrs. N.
sid en Li of .H11 ren Vi OW, in a precia• Marks and Mrs. Marga 1'Ot Humph-
tion of a program and birthday ries are to attend the KruvonView
Conveners of the Citizen . and
Hducation. program were Mrs.
Ray Hueth e r and Mrs. • Gerald
'Watson. li.oll call response was
"One '.pay I could set an QXfilllnin
of good citizenship."
Two piano solos were contribut-
ed to the program by • Karen Mc
Eness..prevented the gtiest
speaker from attending,. •
ALFALFA WEEVIL SURVEY
REVEALS MINOR DAMAGE
The alfalfa wet,, 1tt.1 ,,•1
serious problem in Ontario,
according to it reemily-completed
survey by entomolgists with the
l)elatriment .,\grieulture. and
FoOd. Damage is lint
0.110.1.0,k1) to Avarvarit eheMical con-
trol at the present time.
insects.
alfalfa
weevil inrescat ion should .contact
ttho A.l riettliitmI ItuItrosetlltilire
or Soils and Crops Specialist in
Iheir area for confirmation. and
recommended control.
COMPARE
THESE EXCLUSIVE
RIBSTONE FEATURES
pointed inside and outside.
Dense, non-porous con-
Strong rib construction.
Steel reinforced concrete
staves.
Overlapped joints.
Heavy Stool hooping.
RESIDENT
REPRESENTATIVE
KARL DECKER, R.R.1, Zurich, Ont.
Phone Zurich 236-4892
party presented by the Walton auxiliary meeting, in Clinton in
W. I., was read by the secretary. .idly.
treasurer, Mrs. • Winiain Humph-
ries.
It was noted that Miss Susan
Eleord of Amon. has succeded
Miss Sharon Carroll as Huron
17;o me T'.conean i st..
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