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The meadow spittlebug is a small insect which can severely damage Alfalfa and clover. The yellowish „ young insects occur in masses of spittle-like secretions on the plants. Most of the damage is done by the immature insects while in these spittle-like masses by sucking the sap i from the plants. Not only does this reduce hay* yields but also may kill some plants. While most of the , damage is to the first hay crop frequently second growth is seriously 3 affected. .
This insect is beecoming of greatest economic concern annually in Rappahannock. Last year farmers reported getting wet to my knees while . walking across hay fields in mid after noon well after all dew had evaporated.
Results of control methods have frequently meant i to % ton increased yields elsewhere in Virginia and it is felt such could well be expected here in our. county, For this reason the above demonstrations on How To Do The Job has been arranged. “A check or untreated area will be left in each field so farmers in their respective communities will have opportunity to see the effectiveness of the treatment themselves. Dr. Rowell will use 150 pounds of 2% heptachlor granulated material per acre which in addition to controlling the spittlebug is also effective against the clover root curculio.
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