I have not very much to say because we have not yet accumulated much information on the subject of nut insects. I am glad to appear before you, however, and to assure you that attention is being given to the insect enemies of nuts by the Department. We are not nearly so far advanced in the subject, however, as Professor Waite, since our specific study of nut insects began only, this last spring. At that time we established a laboratory in the South, especially to study pecan insects, as the demand for information concerning these pests has been very strong. The Bureau of Entomology, however, for a number of years, has published more or less on nut insects, as opportunity offered, and I think I should call your attention to a few of the papers treating of nut insects, and which I recommend that you obtain, if possible:
The Nut Feeding Habits of the Codling Moth, Bulletin 80, Part 5, Bureau of Entomology.
The Fall Webworm, Farmers' Bulletin 99, U. S. Department of Agriculture.
The White-Marked Tussock Moth, Farmers' Bulletin 99, U. S. Department of Agriculture.
The Bag Worm, Circular 97, Bureau of Entomology.
The Apple-Tree Tent Caterpillar, Circular 98, Bureau of Entomology.
Nut Weevils, Circular 99, Bureau of Entomology.
The Red Spider, Circular 104, Bureau of Entomology.
The Leopard Moth, Circular 109, Bureau of Entomology.
The Walnut Borer, Fifth Report, U. S. Entomological Commission, page 329.