. The vegetable industry in New York state ... Vegetables; Gardening. 1348 The Vegetable Industey in New York State. Fig. 404.—Spotted Asparagus Beetle agus, often in great numbers. In a few days they hatch and the grubs begin at once to feed on the tender plants. In ten to fourteen days the grubs complete their growth and go down into the earth where they change to pupse in dirt-covered cocoons. In about one week the beetles emerge, thus completing the life history. Two and perhaps three broods appear in a season in New York State. The other asparagus beetle is known as the twelve-spotted spe
. The vegetable industry in New York state ... Vegetables; Gardening. 1348 The Vegetable Industey in New York State. Fig. 404.—Spotted Asparagus Beetle agus, often in great numbers. In a few days they hatch and the grubs begin at once to feed on the tender plants. In ten to fourteen days the grubs complete their growth and go down into the earth where they change to pupse in dirt-covered cocoons. In about one week the beetles emerge, thus completing the life history. Two and perhaps three broods appear in a season in New York State. The other asparagus beetle is known as the twelve-spotted species and does not seem to be as destructive as the former. The chief damage by this species is done by the over- wintering beetles feeding in early spring on the young and edible asparagus shoots. The beetles and grubs that appear later seem to feed entirely on the berries of the asparagus plant. Control. On small beds of asparagus the beetles may be hand-picked. Destroy all volunteer plants about the beds in order to force the beetles to lay their eggs on the shoots that are being cut daily and sent to market. Spray the asparagus plants after the cutting season is over with arsenate of lead, 2% pounds to 50 gallons of water. In order to make the poison stick to the tiny branches of the asparagus it would be well to dissolve 2 or 3 pounds of hard soap in the mixture. POTATO ELEA BEETLE The potato flea beetle (Epitrix cu- cumeris) is a small insect about one- twelfth of an inch long with a black body and dull yellow legs. Its hind legs which are unusually stout enable this small bettle to jump suddenly when disturbed, like a flea; hence the name " flea ; It attacks toma- toes, egg plants, turnips and radishes Fig. 405.—Two Common Po- ^^ , , TATO FlEA BEETLES. Epi- as well as potatoes. t^a) CucumcHs M md Sys- The adult beetles pass the winter *^""' ^iJ^sonias (b) hidden beneath rubbish or under leaves, and appear during. Please note that these image
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