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ence gained in the work of 1907, the local force should be able to 

 make a much better showing in 1908. At this writing the work 

 of clearing street trees has been nearly completed. 



WEST BRIDGEWATER. 

 OCTAVE BELMORE, Local Superintendent. 



In the 12 known gypsy moth infestations the necessary work 

 preliminary to the summer operations was excellently done by 

 the local superintendent. Burlaps to the number of 555 were 

 used in places where the gypsy moth had been found, and were 

 so well attended that but few egg clusters were discovered at 

 the time. of making the fall inspection. In an orchard on Mat- 

 field Street, where a large number of egg clusters were found in 

 1906, faithful attention to the burlaps apparently resulted in 

 the extermination of the insect, since no egg clusters were found 

 in the fall. 



A thorough scouting of the town has been made, and about 

 25 small colonies located. The work against the moth in this 

 town has been well supported by officials and citizens, with the 

 result that the local superintendent has the situation well in 

 hand. 



WEST NEWBURY. 



WILLIAM MERRILL, Local Superintendent. 



During the mouth of February the residential section of this 

 town w y as thoroughly scouted by the State force, and more 

 than 100 small gypsy moth colonies were located. The in- 

 fested trees were burlapped and well attended during the cater- 

 pillar season, and a limited amount of spraying gave excellent 

 results. Much remains to be done in this town in the way 

 of orchard work before a notable gain can be made against 

 the gypsy moth. The hollow and worthless orchard trees should 

 be cut and burned, and the cavities in the remaining trees closed 

 with tin or cement. If this work can be done before the open- 

 ing of the caterpillar season and properly followed up by bur- 

 lapping and spraying, the future cost of the work at West 

 bury should be greatly reduced. 



