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of satin. The moth conceals itself during the day-time, and 
appears only at night, and, since it is not readily attracted 
by light, is seldom seen. The second brood of moths are 
usually on the wing during the latter half of July, when they 
pair, and in a few days the female begins to deposit her eggs 
for the latter brood of larve, geuerally selecting for this pur- 
pose the later apples. These larve mature during the 
autumn or early winter months; if they escape before the 
fruit is gathered, they seek some sheltered nook under the 
loose bark of a tree or other convenient hiding-place; but if 
carried with the fruit into the cellar, they may often be 
found about the barrels and bins in which it is stored; a 
favorite hiding-place is bet ween the hoops and staves of the 
apple barrels, where they are found sometimes by hundreds. 
If thus provided with winter quarters and through negli- 
gence allowed to escape, the fruit grower must. expect to 
suffer increased loss from his want of care. Having fixed on 
a suitable spot, the larva spins its little tough cocoon, firmly 
fastened to the place of attachment and within this it re- 
mains in the larval state until early the following spring, 
when it changes to a brown chrysalis, and shortly after- 
wards the moth appears, 'to begin the work,of the opening 
‘season. 
“Besides injuring the apple, it is very destructive to the 
pear; it is also found on the wild crab, and occasionally on 
the plum and peach. Sometimes two larve will be found in 
the same fruit. 
“REMEDIES —One of the most effective methods yet de- 
vised for reducing the numbers of this insect is to trap the 
larve and chrysalids and destroy them. This is best done 
by applying bands around the trunks of the trees about six 
inches in width; strip of old sacking, carpet, cloth, or fabric 
of any kind will serve the purpose, and although not so 
durable, many use common brown paper. Whatever mate- 
vial is used it should be wound entirely round the tree once 
or twice and fastened with a string or tack. Within such 
