98 GYPSY AM) BROWN-TAIL MOTHS. [Jan. 



1005. The woodlands yet remain an unknown factor, but suffi- 

 cient scouting has been done in them' by our inspectors to show 

 that the gypsy moth is generally scattered throughout their 

 entire area. 



WESTBOROUGH. 



CHARLES S. HENEY, Tree Warden. 



The gypsy moth colony found in August in Westborough by 

 Inspector C. E. Merrill consisted of 4 estates near the center 

 of the town, while another slight infestation was located in the 

 southeastern part of the town. Owing to the prompt action by 

 local authorities, both these colonies have been cleaned up, trees 

 trimmed, cavities in infested trees cemented, and everything 

 possible done preliminary to next season's work. It is planned 

 to give this town a thorough scouting before the opening of the 

 next caterpillar season. 



WEST BRIDGEWATER. 

 H. M. HOWARD, Local Superintendent. 



At the gypsy moth colony located in this town in 1905 a 

 single caterpillar was found during the summer. An inspector 

 from the central office, together with several of the town em- 

 ployees, commenced scouting the town at the close of the cater- 

 pillar season, and some 10 small colonies were found. There 

 have been several changes in the office of local superintendent, 

 which to some extent have worked against the best interests of 

 the local moth campaign. The work is going on well at present, 

 ami it is not expected thai any large gypsy moth colonies will 

 be found in the town. 



It will be necessary next season to give particular attention to 

 the neglected orchards in which the moth has been found. 



WESTFORD. 



JAMES SPINNER, Tree Warden. 



In the fall a careful inspection was made in this town 

 by means of trained men employed by the central office. Up- 

 ward of 400 gypsy moth egg clusters were found and de- 

 stroyed in various parts of the town, - - a sufficient number to 

 indicate that, while the infe-!ati<m was slight, it was very gener- 



