Harlan E. Glidden, Chief Apiary Inspector 

 Deena Moran, Secretary to the Division 



It was noted in the last annual report that there was a Plant 

 Pest Suppressor's position open in the western part of the state- 

 That position was filled during the fiscal year with a very capable 

 man who is assisting this division in providing better inspection 

 service for those nurseries and persons located in the western part 

 of the Commonwealth. 



During the spring and summer months, temporary help is employed 

 to assist with the big job of inspecting the approximately 450 

 nurseries and 10,000 colonies of bees located throughout the state. 

 Usually seven inspectors are hired for each of the two jobs. The 

 nursery inspectors usually are entomology majors from the University 

 of Massachusetts who get valuable on-the-job training in the field. 

 We have found this arrangement for obtaining qualified summer help 

 to be an excellent one. 



The apiary inspectors on the other hand usually are oiaer men 

 who have kept bees for some time ana are well trainea to recognize 

 tne various diseases of bees and can recommena cures. Here again, 

 this system of obtaining inspectors has proven to be one which works 

 very well . 

 PROJECT ACTIVITIES 

 NURSERY INSPECTION 



This is one of the main projects carried on each year by the 

 division in accordance with Chapter 128. Under this law all persons 

 and firms who grow and sell nursery stock, must have their growing 

 stock inspected for harmful plant insect and disease pests. 



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