24 JULY 1953, Page 13

The Codlin Menace

The codlin moth maggot is a biter, and a midsummer menace. Spray with D.D.T. weekly for three weeks to kill him off when he has infedted fruit. Tie sacking round the trunk, making a thorough job of it so that the caterpillar that decided to pupate on it can be destroyed on a bonfire when the sacking is removed and greasebands put on in autumn. After rainy spells woolly aphis (American Blight) may be discovered in the cracks of old trees. This can be attacked with methylated spirit and a good brush. The spirit should be well brushed into all the crevices where the infection shows.

IAN MALL,