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THE GYPSY MOTH. 



In all cases the damage reported was caused by some 

 other insect. The many reports thus received are gratify- 

 ing, indicating as they do a public interest in the work, 

 and a desire to aid as far as possible in stamping out the 

 pest. The investigations in other States have been made 

 mainly to prove or disprove the claim that the gypsy moth 

 is confined in America to a limited district in Massachusetts. 

 This is the theory on which the work of extermination has 

 so far proceeded, and no proof has ever been given that it 

 has been found outside of this district. 



