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100 Years of Achievements in
Insect Control

A History in Pictures from USDA


 
The European corn borer became established in the eastern part of the United States around 1915. One of the earliest methods of controlling it was to burn infested corn stalks. This picture, taken around 1920, shows a New England farmer setting fire to a shock of infested corn.

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