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Lynnfield. 



In all the widely scattered colonies in Lynnfield, known 

 before 1894, the moths were exterminated in that year or 

 previously. A thorough examination of the southern part 

 of the town in 1895 revealed several colonies in the wood- 

 land. Some of these were extensions of Saugus colonies. 

 Others had existed in the woodland for several years, I)ut 

 there had been no woodland inspection, except along roads 

 and paths, on account of lack of money. These wood col- 

 onies have already been nearly exterminated. They have 

 all been carefully treated, the brush has l)een cut out and 

 burned, and they have been l^urlapped for two years. In 

 some of them no moths have been found this year, in others 

 only a few have been found. A search of all the woodland 

 in the town is now in progress. In this search only one 

 small colony has been found thus far outside of those hereto- 

 fore known. The situation of the town, the extent of its 

 woodland and its popularity as a place for outings and pic- 

 nics (potent factors in the distribution of the moth) may be 

 named as reasons why it should be carefully watched. 



Peabody. 



Nearly all the moth colonies which were found scattered 

 over Peabody, in 1891 and since, have been exterminated. 

 Only three are now known. One is a large woodland col- 

 ony, which it may take some time yet to exterminate. 



Danvers. 



Only two colonies of the moth have ever l)een found in 

 Danvers. One of these was on the Salem line ; the other on 

 the Beverly line, extending over into and mostly in Beverly. 

 These have both been exterminated. 



Lynn. 



Lynn was found infested in 1891, and the moth colonies 

 were generally scattered over the city. At one time there 

 were over twelve hundred estates infested, mostl}^ in and 

 about the centre of population. The condition of the city 



