54 GYPSY AND BROWN-TAIL MOTHS. [Jan. 



from the city government. As a result, the infestations in 

 this city by either brown-tail or gypsy moth are limited in 

 number, and principally confined to certain areas of land 

 which have been held for building purposes and which have 

 received no attention from the owners. The gypsy moth is 

 scattered to-day in small numbers throughout the city, the 

 principal infestations being in the western section. The 

 brown-tail moth is generally prevalent, but in small num- 

 bers. The occurrence of this insect (and frequently also of 

 the gypsy moth) in Somerville without doubt arises from the 

 numerous neglected estates in neighboring cities. At the 

 present writing the work of clearing both moths from the 

 street trees is nearly completed. A considerable amount of 

 burlapping will be required next season in the sections 

 where the gypsy moth still exists. 



STONEHAM. 

 GEORGE M. JEFTS, Local Superintendent. 



1905, amount required before reimbursement, . . . $980 84 



1906, amount required before reimbursement, . . . 1,961 68 

 1905, amount expended in work against moths, . . . 3,193 99 

 1905, amount of State reimbursement, 640 45 



Stoneham, with its large woodland areas, is thoroughly 

 infested by both species of moths. The gypsy moth is 

 abundant in dangerous numbers in the woodland in the 

 southern part of the town, and roadsides and orchards are 

 generally infested. 



The work against the moths in this town is entitled to high 

 commendation. It was placed last summer in the hands of 

 a competent trained man, and has been liberally supported 

 by appropriation of town funds. At the present writing the 

 infested roadsides in all parts of the town have been cut 

 over and burned and the street trees and those on public 

 grounds have been cleared of gypsy moth egg clusters. 

 Work against the brown-tail moth is now in progress and 

 should be completed by February 1. Perhaps because this 

 town has been so severely afflicted by both moths, the 

 property owners are showing a most commendable interest 

 in destroying decayed or worthless trees and brush, and in 



