. Cranberries; : the national cranberry magazine. Cranberries. ness of the problem and its effect on our industry. Organized groups, such as the P. T. A., scouts, churches and other organizations, should be contacted and their co- operation requested. The press could perform a real service by printing special articles dealing with the seriousness of the situ- ation. However, in order to be effective, the educational approach would have to be supported by strict law enforcement. With this thought in mind, the Southeastern Massachusetts Police Chiefs' As- sociation was addressed May 14 by a memb
. Cranberries; : the national cranberry magazine. Cranberries. ness of the problem and its effect on our industry. Organized groups, such as the P. T. A., scouts, churches and other organizations, should be contacted and their co- operation requested. The press could perform a real service by printing special articles dealing with the seriousness of the situ- ation. However, in order to be effective, the educational approach would have to be supported by strict law enforcement. With this thought in mind, the Southeastern Massachusetts Police Chiefs' As- sociation was addressed May 14 by a member of this committee and its advise, support were re- quested. It was apparent that local authorities have received very few complaints in many areas. The committee, therefore, strongly urges that all growers report each and every case of vandalism to their local police headquarters. The reasons are obvious. Spring Pests Early spring pests will soon be with us. We are referring to Sparganothis fruitworm, weevils, false armyworms, blossom worms, spanworms, leafhoppers, and fire- worms. If these pests are con- trolled in May and June particu- larly those that have a new or second brood, such as weevils and fireworms, they seldom create a problem later in the season. Upland Work May is a good month to treat brush around the uplands, using one of the brush killers. The low volatile esters of brush kill- ers are reasonably safe for use on shores and uplands for poison ivy, brambles, and woody weeds if greatly diluted—one part in 250 parts of water. Brush killers should not be used with oil on dikes or shores next to the bog at this time of year because of dam- age to the turf. For those who v/ill be using Stoddard Solvent af- ter "late water", it is strongly suggested that such work be com- pleted within 5 days after the flood has been withdrawn and within 8 days if kerosene is to be used. Less damage will occur to vines if these treatments are made when temperatures are
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