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Stratford Evening Post, Volume I, Issue 89, 24 March 1931, Page 4

Ragwort Moth A report from the Department ot Scientific and Industrial Research indicates that the insect, Tyria jacobaea, has been successfully established in a irambel- of in both islands, and at present is attacking ragwort over an extensive area. The Noxious Weeds Research Committee has recommended the liberation of Apion ulicis, a gorse-attacking weevil, in specified,localities in order more speedily to 'overcome the difficulties of acclimatisation, and, in this season its capacity to multiply under New Zealand conditions should be known. Some success has attended the acclimatisation of one consignment which has bred through two generations Regular and abundant supplies of parasites to deal with ragwort, gorse and blackberry are still being received from Farnham Royal, and a similar arrangement made in respect of Piri Piri parasites from Chile is functioning well. Excursion fares will be issued on the railways in connection with the brass and pipe bands contest at Hawera to-morrow. The contest will commence on the Showgrounds at 2 p.m., when the quick-step will be held. In the evening at 7.30 the selection will be judged. RHUNERVA The Herb of Health. Nature's remedy for Rheumatics, Sciatica and kindred complaints; 6s per paoket.--W. A. Brown, Chemist.