86 GYPSY AND BROWN-TAIL MOTHS. [Jan. 



has shown some 26 gypsy moth colonies, principally in the 

 Highlandville section. The brown-tail moth is scattered in 

 average numbers over the town. The gypsy moth colonies 

 should be easily brought under control if the present hearty 

 co-operation of the local authorities is continued. The 

 necessary local work is in progress, and has been carried out 

 in a very satisfactory manner. Further inspection of the 

 woodland should be made at the earliest possible moment. 



NEWBURY. 

 BENJAMIN PEARSON, Local Superintendent. 



1905, amount required before reimbursement, . . $239 36 



1906, amount required before reimbursement, . . 478 72 

 1905, amount expended in work against moths, . 549 33 

 1905, amount of State reimbursement, 



The esg clusters of the gypsy moth have been found scat- 

 tered throughout Newbury, being particularly abundant in 

 the Oldtown section, where as many as 20 nests have been 

 found on a small estate. The most important infestations 

 are along the main road leading to Newburyport. About 

 one-half of the street trees have been cleared of both gypsy 

 and brown-tail moths by the local superintendent, and the 

 work is in progress at this writing. The trees in the sec- 

 tions infested with the gypsy moth should be burlapped next 

 season, and spraying will be necessary in a few localities. 

 A number of large orchards which are infested should be 

 sprayed. The condition of the woodland in this town has 

 not been determined, but an etfort will be made to have it 

 inspected during the winter and spring. 



NEWBURYPORT. 

 THOMAS T. UPTON, Local Superintendent. 



1905, amount required before reimbursement, . f 2,162 17 



1906, amount required before reimbursement, . 4,324 35 

 1905, amount expended in work against moths, . 1,266 84 

 1905, amount of State reimbursement, . 



From its topographical position the condition of New- 

 buryport is of particular importance, since nearly all the 

 travel to New Hampshire points passes through it, and any 



