. Cooperative economic insect report. Beneficial insects; Insect pests. - 1247 - STATUS OF THE SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) IN THE SOUTHWEST During the period Septeiaber 29 - October 5, a total of 430 infestations was reported from TEXAS; 1^ from NEW MEXICO; and 1 from OKLAHOMA. Specimens were reported from 61 counties in Texas, 15 counties in New Mexico and one county in Oklahoma. There were 3 cases of unknown origin in Texas. This reporting period reflects the highest incidence of screw-worm found during any 7-day period this calender year. The majority of cases in Texas are being fo
. Cooperative economic insect report. Beneficial insects; Insect pests. - 1247 - STATUS OF THE SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) IN THE SOUTHWEST During the period Septeiaber 29 - October 5, a total of 430 infestations was reported from TEXAS; 1^ from NEW MEXICO; and 1 from OKLAHOMA. Specimens were reported from 61 counties in Texas, 15 counties in New Mexico and one county in Oklahoma. There were 3 cases of unknown origin in Texas. This reporting period reflects the highest incidence of screw-worm found during any 7-day period this calender year. The majority of cases in Texas are being found in and near the overwintering area of a relatively mild winter. Slightly less than 118,000,000 flies were released during this period. Production continues to rise and it is expected that within next few weeks, flies will again be released at the 138,000,000 level. (Anim. Dis. Erad. Div.).. 13 / X r Figures - Number of cases reported \ 26, in infested counties for \ period Sept. 29 - Oct. 5 ~"~~â ~- - Limits of fly drop areas ........... - Linear drop along river valleys HOUSE FLY (Musca domestica) - OKLAHOMA - Continues annoying around homes and public buildings. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). COLORADO - Populations continue high and very annoying to man and animals. (Hantsbarger). BLACK FLIES - WISCONSIN - Prevalent and biting in western Dane County on October 9. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). FLEAS (Ctenocephalides spp.) - OKLAHOMA - Continue annoying in some homes in Stillwater area, Payne County. (Okal. Coop. Sur.). PUSS CATERPILLAR (Megalopyge opercularis) - NORTH CAROLINA - Causing some concern in Pasquotank County. (Lowery^ Mount). VESPID WASPS - UTAH - Yellow jackets and bald-faced hornets annoying to campers in Blacksmith Fork Canyon, Cache County. (Knowlton, Hanson). WISCONSIN -. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the
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