82 GYPSY AND BROWN-TAIL MOTHS. [Jan. 



MKHRIMAC. 



GILBERT G. DAVIS, Local Superintendent. 



The work against the brown-tail moth was completed early 

 in the year. At the School Street estate, where a single gypsy 

 moth nest was found in 1905, the trees were burlapped and 

 attended during the caterpillar season, but no caterpillars were 

 found. In July a single gypsy moth pupa was found on an 

 -talc on Church Street. 



At the present time the work of inspecting the street trees is 

 pro;rre>- in- -at i-faetorily. The infestations by either moth in 

 this town are at present of but small importance, but continued 

 will be necessary during 1907. 



METHUEN. 

 A. H. WAGLAND, Local Superintendent. 



The work in this town has been well conducted, and has at 

 all times received proper financial support. Following the 

 general enforcement of the law in the most seriously infested 

 section last winter, there was a general use of the burlap on 

 street and private trees wherever the gypsy moth had been 

 found. There is hardly a town in the district which has shown 

 a greater benefit from the use of the burlap. All the impor- 

 tant colonies were sprayed, with excellent results. 



The hearty co-operation of prominent citizens has been most 

 helpful in this town, Mr. Tenncy and Mr. E. F. Searles, among 

 others, having materially assisted in our work. 



Because- of the number of automobiles passing through 

 Methuen, this town has been a particular source of anxiety to 

 the sii]H>rintendent, and it is hoped that sufficient funds will 

 be provided for a vigorous spraying and hurlapping campaign 

 the next season. 



MlDDLEBOROUGH. 



JOHN C. CHASE, Local Superintendent. 



In the 3 known gypsy moth colonies located previous to 

 l' l(l( '' i he trees were burlapped and well attended during the 

 summer, although no caterpillars were taken. A limited amount 



