THE COLORADO BEETLE
FREKCH POTATO CROP DAMAGED PARIS, November 2. The Colorado beetle has caused immense destruction in the potato fields of Franco. In Brittany alone 2,500,000 tons of potatoes have boon ruiuGcl, and it is feared that tho total loss may reach 15,000.000 tons. The value of the crops already destroyed is £18,000,000. Tho Government voted £I,OOO,OQP with which to combat tho pest in 1930, but more money will bo needed this year, as tomatoes and cabbages are also affected,:
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Evening Star, Issue 20943, 6 November 1931, Page 1
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81THE COLORADO BEETLE Evening Star, Issue 20943, 6 November 1931, Page 1
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