The Initiation of Entomological Extension Work in Haiti

Abstract

Many unique difficulties attended the initiation of entomological extension work in Haiti, the most obvious being that none of the major crops had important insect pests susceptible to artificial control. Only by working with the insects attacking ornamentals and minor crops grown for local consumption could an entirely inexperienced and constantly changing personnel obtain the desired experience. However, after three years of diversified and more or less preliminary work, a reasonably competent and amply equipped force of men was promptly available to demonstrate methods of control of the numerous pests of tobacco when a change in the tariff suddenly and very greatly stimulated the production of this crop.