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Destructive insects. In order to prevent the introduction and spread of any insect, fungus, or other pest destructive to agricultural or horticultural crops, the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries may, by virtue of the Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1907, make orders and exercise powers similar to those given by the (English) Destructive Insects Act, 1877. The (English) Forestry Act, 1919, transfers these powers to the Forestry Commissioners in so far as they relate to timber and forest trees. See COLORADO BEETLE.