The Gypsy Moth and the Brown-Tail Moth. 



BT 



W. E. BRITTON, 



State Entomologist. 



Connecticut Invaded by the Gypsy Moth. 



The grypsy moth is already in Connecticut, specimens having been 

 found at Stonington, and the entomologist is now hunting and destroy- 

 ing the egg-masses. Everything virill be done to exterminate the pest 

 in this locality. 



THE DANGER TO CONNECTICUT. 



There is good reason to fear that both of these pests will soon bring 

 havoc to the -woodlands of the state. The gypsy moth attacks all 

 kinds of trees including pines and other cone-bearing trees, which are 

 ruined by defoliation much sooner than deciduous trees. Fruit and 

 shade trees suffer alike. 



The brown-tail moth attacks fruit trees and some of the woodland 

 trees, devouring the leaves; it is also a. great nuisance, as the larval 

 hairs break off, and on coming in contact with the human skin, cause 

 extreme irritation and sometimes illness. 



WHAT TO DO. 



It is earnestly requested that any suspected specimens of eggs, 

 caterpillars or adults be called to the attention of the State Entomol- 

 ogist of this station in order that he may identify them. He will co- 

 operate, so far as he is able, in checking and exterminating these 

 dangerous and destructive enemies of all trees and shrubs. Directions 

 for combating these insects will be found in the following pages. 



TRANSPORT NO LIVING INSECTS. 



It is against the United States laws to send living insects by mail, 

 and violations of the law are punishable by a heavy fine and imprison- 

 ment. It would be dangerous to send such pests as the gypsy or 

 brown-tail moths in any stage of their existence, if alive. All insect 

 specimens should therefore be killed before sending them to be identi- 

 fied. 



