Grasshopper Control
In 1901 grasshoppers had been doing a great deal of damage in some sections of Colorado. Entomologist Charles Richardson Jones, in co-operation with the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Extension Department of the Agricultural College, was sent out to find a solution. Most of the summer was spent by Mr. Jones in experimental and demonstration work for grasshopper control.
In order to get the best results it was found necessary to organize the farmers. Mr. Jones was authorized by this office to organize pest districts as provided for in the Pest Inspection Act. By this system the careless farmer or the non-resident owner could be compelled to destroy the hoppers on his land for the protection of the others in his district. Two pest districts were organized in Rio Grande County, one in Saguache County, one in El Paso County, and three arranged for in Logan County. Local county inspectors were appointed by the county commissioners and authorized by this office to see that the work was carried out in their respective districts. Mr. Jones spent considerable time with these men, aiding them in getting the work organized.
In 1917 Jones published a 27-page book "Grasshopper Control" outlining successful strategies based on his experimentation and research over the years in Colorado.
In introducing his book, Jones writes:
"The agricultural interests of the United States have suffered for many years from the depredations of locusts, or grasshoppers, and every farmer should be more familiar with the methods of control. Usually the question of grasshopper control becomes a problem for concerted action, but co-operation is not always possible and the individual farmer should at all times keep this problem before him for consideration. In almost every county of Colorado there have been outbreaks of this pest, and various remedial measures have been applied. Should weather conditions favor insect development this year, practical control methods should be used to save the crops.
"The past season witnessed several outbreaks in various parts of our State which were successfully controlled, and there is no longer any reason why the farmers should allow their crops to be destroyed by this pest. They are better informed than ever before as to the life history and habits of the grasshopper and the most efficient methods of destroying them. Colorado's "Amended Pest Law" provides for the forming of pest districts for the control of rodents and injurious insects, and can be applied effectively in all localities. This measure should have the active support of all county commissioners to give a basis for a county-wide organization, and the direct application of remedial measures for the complete control of this invading pest.
"The general life history, habits, and practical methods of control of grasshoppers have been worked out and are given here, in order that the farmers may intelligently and successfully combat the pests. The investigations upon which this paper is based gives information that can be applied in any part of the State."
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In order to get the best results it was found necessary to organize the farmers. Mr. Jones was authorized by this office to organize pest districts as provided for in the Pest Inspection Act. By this system the careless farmer or the non-resident owner could be compelled to destroy the hoppers on his land for the protection of the others in his district. Two pest districts were organized in Rio Grande County, one in Saguache County, one in El Paso County, and three arranged for in Logan County. Local county inspectors were appointed by the county commissioners and authorized by this office to see that the work was carried out in their respective districts. Mr. Jones spent considerable time with these men, aiding them in getting the work organized.
In 1917 Jones published a 27-page book "Grasshopper Control" outlining successful strategies based on his experimentation and research over the years in Colorado.
In introducing his book, Jones writes:
"The agricultural interests of the United States have suffered for many years from the depredations of locusts, or grasshoppers, and every farmer should be more familiar with the methods of control. Usually the question of grasshopper control becomes a problem for concerted action, but co-operation is not always possible and the individual farmer should at all times keep this problem before him for consideration. In almost every county of Colorado there have been outbreaks of this pest, and various remedial measures have been applied. Should weather conditions favor insect development this year, practical control methods should be used to save the crops.
"The past season witnessed several outbreaks in various parts of our State which were successfully controlled, and there is no longer any reason why the farmers should allow their crops to be destroyed by this pest. They are better informed than ever before as to the life history and habits of the grasshopper and the most efficient methods of destroying them. Colorado's "Amended Pest Law" provides for the forming of pest districts for the control of rodents and injurious insects, and can be applied effectively in all localities. This measure should have the active support of all county commissioners to give a basis for a county-wide organization, and the direct application of remedial measures for the complete control of this invading pest.
"The general life history, habits, and practical methods of control of grasshoppers have been worked out and are given here, in order that the farmers may intelligently and successfully combat the pests. The investigations upon which this paper is based gives information that can be applied in any part of the State."
Grasshopper Control
In 1901 grasshoppers had been doing a great deal of damage in some sections of Colorado. Entomologist Charles Richardson Jones, in co-operation with the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Extension Department of the Agricultural College, was sent out to find a solution. Most of the summer was spent by Mr. Jones in experimental and demonstration work for grasshopper control.
In order to get the best results it was found necessary to organize the farmers. Mr. Jones was authorized by this office to organize pest districts as provided for in the Pest Inspection Act. By this system the careless farmer or the non-resident owner could be compelled to destroy the hoppers on his land for the protection of the others in his district. Two pest districts were organized in Rio Grande County, one in Saguache County, one in El Paso County, and three arranged for in Logan County. Local county inspectors were appointed by the county commissioners and authorized by this office to see that the work was carried out in their respective districts. Mr. Jones spent considerable time with these men, aiding them in getting the work organized.
In 1917 Jones published a 27-page book "Grasshopper Control" outlining successful strategies based on his experimentation and research over the years in Colorado.
In introducing his book, Jones writes:
"The agricultural interests of the United States have suffered for many years from the depredations of locusts, or grasshoppers, and every farmer should be more familiar with the methods of control. Usually the question of grasshopper control becomes a problem for concerted action, but co-operation is not always possible and the individual farmer should at all times keep this problem before him for consideration. In almost every county of Colorado there have been outbreaks of this pest, and various remedial measures have been applied. Should weather conditions favor insect development this year, practical control methods should be used to save the crops.
"The past season witnessed several outbreaks in various parts of our State which were successfully controlled, and there is no longer any reason why the farmers should allow their crops to be destroyed by this pest. They are better informed than ever before as to the life history and habits of the grasshopper and the most efficient methods of destroying them. Colorado's "Amended Pest Law" provides for the forming of pest districts for the control of rodents and injurious insects, and can be applied effectively in all localities. This measure should have the active support of all county commissioners to give a basis for a county-wide organization, and the direct application of remedial measures for the complete control of this invading pest.
"The general life history, habits, and practical methods of control of grasshoppers have been worked out and are given here, in order that the farmers may intelligently and successfully combat the pests. The investigations upon which this paper is based gives information that can be applied in any part of the State."
In order to get the best results it was found necessary to organize the farmers. Mr. Jones was authorized by this office to organize pest districts as provided for in the Pest Inspection Act. By this system the careless farmer or the non-resident owner could be compelled to destroy the hoppers on his land for the protection of the others in his district. Two pest districts were organized in Rio Grande County, one in Saguache County, one in El Paso County, and three arranged for in Logan County. Local county inspectors were appointed by the county commissioners and authorized by this office to see that the work was carried out in their respective districts. Mr. Jones spent considerable time with these men, aiding them in getting the work organized.
In 1917 Jones published a 27-page book "Grasshopper Control" outlining successful strategies based on his experimentation and research over the years in Colorado.
In introducing his book, Jones writes:
"The agricultural interests of the United States have suffered for many years from the depredations of locusts, or grasshoppers, and every farmer should be more familiar with the methods of control. Usually the question of grasshopper control becomes a problem for concerted action, but co-operation is not always possible and the individual farmer should at all times keep this problem before him for consideration. In almost every county of Colorado there have been outbreaks of this pest, and various remedial measures have been applied. Should weather conditions favor insect development this year, practical control methods should be used to save the crops.
"The past season witnessed several outbreaks in various parts of our State which were successfully controlled, and there is no longer any reason why the farmers should allow their crops to be destroyed by this pest. They are better informed than ever before as to the life history and habits of the grasshopper and the most efficient methods of destroying them. Colorado's "Amended Pest Law" provides for the forming of pest districts for the control of rodents and injurious insects, and can be applied effectively in all localities. This measure should have the active support of all county commissioners to give a basis for a county-wide organization, and the direct application of remedial measures for the complete control of this invading pest.
"The general life history, habits, and practical methods of control of grasshoppers have been worked out and are given here, in order that the farmers may intelligently and successfully combat the pests. The investigations upon which this paper is based gives information that can be applied in any part of the State."
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| Publisher: | Far West Travel Adventure |
| Publication date: | 09/04/2022 |
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