Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-01
NOW THE TIME TO
 GO AFTER GYPSY MOTH.
Effective Work Against The Pests Can
 Re Done in FaII.


 In the areas infested by the gypsy moth or the brown tail moth, much effective work can be done in the fall to reduce the damage that these insects are likely to cause the fol- lowing year, according to entomolo- gisrs of the United States depart ment of agrlc cl.ture. The caterpillars of the brown tall moth spin a web n the fall which remains on the tips of the twIgs and tranches during the winter. Thcs= we..s should be cut and burned so that injury will not be cauSkd by the caterpillars the fol- lowing summer. Particular attention should be given to webs of this insect on trees which grow around dwellings or in orchards.
 The appie, pear, cherry, oak and sl favored as food by the brown tail mott caterpIiiars. In order to mini nlze the damage vAIcl. is likely to re- suit, as much time as possible should worthless or seeding apple trees and wild cherry tyees and brush. If this Is done along the roadways and fences the ap Jearancc of the region will be greatly improved Care should be taken to protect pine and other conif- should not be cut they are not fa- vored for food either by the cater pillars of the gypsy moth or by those of the brown tail moth. A general clean up such as has been mentioned will greatly assist in controlling this | insect. The oak is a favored food of ! the brown tail moth rnd- of the gypsy | moth, and wneI ever 1t IS possible to eliminate oaks less annoyance from these pests vii: Ia experienced. In cutting wood in the winter for the purposes of fuel the farmer would | do well tn select anC cut trees which are favored as food by these insects | Iu this wav fe Wi not only secure the fuel which he eerHes. but will at the same time ceciease the food sup l pix. of the pests rentioned. It Is needless to say that in cutting wood | for fuel, all siclxly or diseased trees | should be selected so that the stand that remains will be healthy and vigr orous. Each owner must make the selection for himself, but a great deal can be accomplished by planning the l work a little in advance so that the necessary amounts of fuel can be ob- tained. the preferred food plants of these insects reduced in number, and the condition of the woodlot im- proved
 The gypsy moth occurs in the egg stage during the winter, and much valuable work can be done in brining about its control by treating the egg | masses with creosote, applied with a brush. This destroys the eggs SO that the next brood of caterpillars Is re- duced.
 Quarantine Areas.
 For the information of residents of the district infested by the gypsy moth and the brown tail moth. 1t should be said that this area has been placed under quarantine by the federal hor- dcultural board and that nursery stock and living plants cannot be shipped outside the area Snless the trees or plants have been examined by an authorized inspector. The same products. as well as Christmas trees. forest products and stone and quarry products. cannot be shipped outside the area infested by the gypsy moth unless they have been inspected and The purpose of this quarantine is to prevent these insects from becoming established III ether parts of the Unit ed States
 Webs of the LroHn tail moth which ere present cn the trees during the winter and egg cir sters of the gypsy moth which rucy be on trees, cord wood. lumber. boxes. crates or other containers which are stored near in Tested trees, arc likely to be shipped long distances. For this reason all owners should be particularly careful to keep their grounds free from these ii sects and. in case shipments of any kind are to bc made, tot notify the hCbSst AnSPeStoh sO eiLAe etAStO VIII oe no delay in having the examination made in orcer that the goods may go forward without disappointment either 10 the shipper or purchaser
 Gypsy moth or brown tail moth infestation should be treated with special care on grounds from which wood or plant products are to eb shipped. The work on these insects which is beinR carried on by the de- pertinent is directed from the branch office of the Bureau of Entomology, 4s Fremont street. Boston, Mass.