. Ontario Sessional Papers, 1898-99, . e forks ofbranches of the apple, cherry,and some forest trees. Theeggs are laid in early summer,in ring like clusters on twigs,and remain in that position forthe rest of the summer andwinter. The larvae, or cater-pillars, appear early in spring,and attack the young buds andnewly opened leaves. AboutJune the larvae leave the treesand build cocoons in shelteredplaces where they remain aboutthree weeks. The best way to combatthese Tent Caterpillars is todestroy their tents when thelarvae are inside in early morn-ing, and to crush the egg clus-ters d
. Ontario Sessional Papers, 1898-99, . e forks ofbranches of the apple, cherry,and some forest trees. Theeggs are laid in early summer,in ring like clusters on twigs,and remain in that position forthe rest of the summer andwinter. The larvae, or cater-pillars, appear early in spring,and attack the young buds andnewly opened leaves. AboutJune the larvae leave the treesand build cocoons in shelteredplaces where they remain aboutthree weeks. The best way to combatthese Tent Caterpillars is todestroy their tents when thelarvae are inside in early morn-ing, and to crush the egg clus-ters during the winter. Ofcourse Paris Green spray willkill the larvae. Fig. 2. Tent Caterpillar, showing rings of eggs at (a); caterpillars at (b); and cocoon at (d). (e) Forest Tent Caterpillar. Larch Saw Fly. The Larch Saw Fly (Nematus Erichsonii) still continues its de-vastations in our tamarac forests. Unfortunately very little aid can be extended to theinfested regions, but in small areas the use of Paris Green spray has been beneficial. *>.
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