Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-03
AFTER THE MOTHS.
Now is the Time to Cut Down the
 Gypsy and BrowntaiIs.

Everybody in New England probably knows something about gypsy and the browntail moths, and the depredations of these pests on the fruit and shade trees of this part of the country. Early spring is the time when much effectIvs work can be done toward exterminat- ing these dangerous pests. If the peo- pie of New England were to turn out now and attack the egg clusters of these insects in those districts where they are still found, many valuable trees might be saved, and their com- plete extermination brought appreCia- bly, nearer
 Apple trees, oak trees and pine trees are the trees which suffer most from the ravages of these pests. These trees abound in New England. They repre- sent a great deal of value and their preservation means a saving of a great deal of money. And all this can be done. say the experts of the depart ment of agriculture and others, by prompt and energetic measures taken at this time of year.
 For some years now in New England and New York state more or less active campaigns have been waged against these costly pests. wit hthe result that last year their depredauons were less than in previous years. However, they are still much in evidence and some new territory has been found infested with them. These pests spread so rapidly that it is of the greatest i'm portance to attack the egg clusters now.
 According to the department of a,g- riculture, one of the best methods for destroying the gypsy moth is to treat the egg clusters with creosote. But this should be done before April 1. Creosote can be obtained from nearly all hardware or seen stores for about small amount of lampblack to discolor the treated eggs. It is applied with brush.
 To get at the browntail moths the experts advise at this time of year that their winter web shoul doe burned. By burning them now the caterpillarS are destroyed before they emerge in April It is & very simple matter to burn these webs when found on trees By such action you may be saving not one but hundreds of trees. To cut them from the trees simply means that the caterpilfars will come out on the ground, and cutting sometimes harms the tree as we'll Spraying at this time of year is not considered very effect i've. It is best to spray in August, using from six to ten pounds of arse- nate of lead to 100 gallons of water.
 We'll known methods of applying burlap bands to the trees is also com mendeG by experts, only by applying them too early they help rather than hinder the propagation of these pests. The caterpinars select them as a place for their cocoons. If such bands, how ever. are attached to trees after the middle of June they serve to collect the caterpillars, which can then be crushed. There is also a tangiefoot band which Is applied to tree trunks after the bark has been scraped, so that the sticky material can be spread evenly Even after the egg clusters have been attacked with creosote it is well, according to the department of agriculture to apply these bands when summer comes along.
 It does not mean great deal of eX- pense or extra, work to protect trees from these destructive pests. In the case of orchards it is necessary that other up to date methods of horucul- ture- should be followed to protect trees from other insects and injurious dis eases
 It has often been the experience in New England that the gypsy moth will attack a town, city or park, and much damage has resulted before any effective method of handling the situa- ton has been adopted There are to- day many experts with long experience in this battle with the gypsy moth. town can save a great deal of expense if before beginning it's campaign it secures the advice of one of these ex- perts. This whole work is thoroughly organized now in the New England states and anybody wishing to wage war intelligently can get advice con cerning proper treatment and local conditions for the asking. The follow ing are the commanders in chief in their respective states of the forces fighting the moths from whom fnfor nation may be obtained:
 Connecticut, Dr. w, E. Britton, New Haven,
 Rhode Island, Prof. A. E. Stene, Kingston.
 Massachusetts. Prof. A. W. Rane, 6 Beacon street, Boston.
 Vermont E. C. Brigham, St Afbans
 New Hampshire, Prof. w. C. O'kane, Durham.
 Maine. Major E. k. Philbreek, Port land
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