Originally published in 1901, this book provides a detailed study of the white grubs that harm sugar cane crops in Fiji, and the measures that can be taken to control them. Using data collected over several years, Veitch analyzes the life cycle, behavior, and impact of the grubs, and tests various methods of eradication. A fascinating glimpse into the early days of agricultural science in colonial Fiji. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.