1906.] PUBLIC DOCUMENT No. 73. 71 



A small gypsy moth colony was found in this town in 



1903. A thorough examination this year by the State in- 

 spectors has revealed 4 additional infested localities. The 

 brown-tail moth is relatively scarce in the town. The local 

 situation is well in hand, the work done by the superintend- 

 ent being most satisfactory. Burlapping will be necessary 

 another season in the sections infested with the <rvpsv moth. 



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FRAMINGHAM. 



N. I. BOWDITCH, Local Superintendent. 



1905, amount required before reimbursement, . . . $1,84372 



1906, amount required before reimbursement, . . . 3,687 44 

 1905, amount expended in work against moths, estimated, . 300 00 

 1905, amount of State reimbursement, 



Framingham, from its location on the main avenue of 

 travel betwen Boston and Worcester, is peculiarly liable to 

 infestation ; in fact, the gypsy moth was reported here in 



1904. A preliminary inspection in the caterpillar season 

 of 1905 revealed a small colony on Concord Street, which 

 was burlapped and attended during the remainder of the 

 season. Additional work by Inspectors I. L. Bailey and 

 A. G. Smith of this office developed a very unfortunate gen- 

 eral infestation of the town, the gypsy moth being found on 

 about 100 estates. The principal colonies are in the three 

 residential sections : Framingham Centre, South Framing- 

 ham and Saxonville. The brown-tail moth is also quite 

 generally scattered over the town, occuring in largest num- 

 bers at South Framingham and Saxonville. 



The local moth work has been prosecuted with vigor and 

 to our complete satisfaction. As soon as possible the entire 

 woodland area should be scouted, and next season the usual 

 burlapping for gypsy moth caterpillars and probably a 

 limited amount of spraying will be required. The work 

 of the local superintendent has been well supported by 

 the town officials and citizens, and should make a satis- 

 factory showing next year if the present liberal policy is 

 continued. 



