88 GYPSY AND BROWN-TAIL MOTHS. [Jan. 



moth colonies. The brown-tail moth is present in aver- 

 age numbers. As yet but little has been clone by the local 

 authorities, owing in part to the important business in- 

 terests of the local superintendent ; but we have assurances 

 that a vigorous campaign against the two insects will be com- 

 pleted during the winter months. 



NORTH READING. 

 F. HOWARD MOSSMAN, Local Superintendent. 



1905, amount required before reimbursement, .... $133 73 



1906, amount required before reimbursement, .... 267 47 

 1905, amount expended in work against moths, . . . 238 55 

 1905, amount of State reimbursement, 



The southern and eastern sections of North Reading are 

 generally infested by the gypsy moth. The roadsides in this 

 district contain numerous colonies, and nearly every old 

 apple orchard shows specimens of both brown-tail and gypsy 

 moths. The general infestation by the gypsy moth is un- 

 fortunate because of the amount of woodland in the town. 

 It should be checked before it has opportunity to spread 

 farther. Already a considerable wooded area lying near 

 Haverhill and Pleasant streets is generally infested, and a 

 colony of importance has been located on the town farm at 

 Park Street. The work of the local superintendent is now 

 under way, and is being carried on in a satisfactory manner. 

 A great deal of cutting and burning of worthless trees will 

 be necessary, together with burlapping and spraying, next 

 season, in order to hold the gypsy moth in check, and many 

 miles of infested roadsides should have attention. The local 

 operations to date have been properly supported by the 

 selectmen. 



NORWELL. 



JOHN H. SPARRBLL, Local Superintendent. 



1905, amount required before reimbursement, .... $167 46 



1906, amount required before reimbursement, .... 834 91 

 1905, amount expended in work against moths, estimated, . 85 00 

 1905, amount of State reimbursement, 



Inspector Harry B. Ramsey located the gypsy moth early 

 in August at 10 different places in Norwell. A thorough 



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