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had increased extensively, and results of their work were becoming very 

 evident. 



Wakefield. — No beetles were colonized here, but in 1909 they were found in 

 the eastern part of the towu, and in 1910 could be found in various localities. 

 During 1911 and 1912 they had increased and spread throughout, and are now 

 assisting greatly in lessening the damage done by the gipsy moth. 



Walpole. — In 1913, 100 beetles were liberated in a wood lot off North Street. 

 As a result of scouting in 1914, it was found that this species was present in 

 several localities throughout the town. 



WaltJiam.-^-Dwnjig 1908, 100 beetle larvae were liberated off Lake Street. In 

 1910 they were recovered in and at some distance from the original colony. 

 During 1911 a general scout was made, and molt skins were found in most of 

 the woodlands visited. Since that time the beetles have become well estab- 

 lished, and are very abundant in some localities. 



Wareham. — No liberations were made here, but as a result of scouting during 

 1914 the species was found to be present in a few localities in the northwestern 

 part of the town. 



Watertoirn. — No beetles were liberated, but evidences of their presence were 

 noted in several localities in 1911. Since that time they have increased and 

 spread throughout all the woodland areas. 



Wayland. — During 1909, 200 beetle larvae were liberated in infested woodland 

 off Poor Farm Road. In 1910 they were recovered in and around the original 

 colony. During 1911 and 1912 the beetles had spread and become well estab- 

 lished in the infested areas. Further reports indicate that they are still in- 

 creasing and have become quite abundant in several localities. 



Wellesley. — In 1908, 223 beetles were liberated in infested woodland near 

 Wellesley Farms Station. In 1909 they were recovered in and at some distance 

 from the original colony, while in 1910 they were scattered over a larger area. 

 During 1911 larval molt skins were recovered in practically all parts of the 

 town. In 1912 the beetles had increased to such an extent that over 2.000 

 larvae were collected under burlaps for further colonization without depleting 

 the stock. In 1913, 3,500 beetle larvae were collected in a limited area of the 

 town, and during 1914 beetles were collected in large numbers for recolonization. 



Wcnham. — In 1908, 12 beetles and 75 beetle larvae were liberated off Cherry 

 Street. During 1909, 73 beetles and 100 beetle larvae were colonized off Grape- 

 vine Road. In 1910 beetles were found in and at quite a distance from the 

 original colonies. During 1911 and 1912 the species had increased and spread 

 over large areas. Since that time they have become well established, and in 

 some localities very abundant. 



Wesfboro. — No liberations were made here, but in 1914 beetles were found in 

 a number of localities throughout the town. 



West Boylston. — In 1914, 90 beetles were liberated in infested woodland off 

 Prescott Street. During the late summer larvae were seen in large numbers in 

 and around the colony. 



West Bridgewater. — No beetles were liberated here, but in 1914 some scouting 

 was done, and larval molt skins were found in the southwestern part of the 

 town. 



Westford. — During 1910, 100 beetle larvae were liberated in the northern part 

 of the town. Examinations in 1912 showed that the beetles had spread over a 

 rather large area in the eastern section. In 1913 and 1914 further reports indi- 

 cated that they had increased and were becoming quite numerous. 



Westminster. — In 1913, 100 beetles and 200 beetle larvae were liberated near 

 Bean Porridge Hill, and in 1914, 87 adults were colonized off Westminster Hill 



