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INJURIOUS INSECTS OF 1903. 



When the caterpillars are collected within their tent, in early morn- 

 ing, or on cloudy, chilly days, wipe out with a rag or burn out these 

 tents with their mass of worms, or use a wire brush on end of pole for 

 collecting tents and contents when in high trees. 



Three or four thorough sprayings with Paris 'green will destroy the 

 pests. Spray first before the blossoms open, again when the petals fall, 

 and again after an interval of eight to 10 days. 



b. Webs covering the leaves in summer and 

 early autumn. 



FALL WEB-WORM. 



Fig. 44. — Fall web worm. I.ugger. 



Remedies: The methods of combating given for Tent Caterpillars 

 will destroy also the Fall-web-worm. 



