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June 29, 1915
Oxford Democrat
Paris, South Paris, Oxford County, Maine
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Ed. J. Cady warns Maine farmers not to expect immediate control of gypsy and browntail moths from parasites, as their establishment in Maine's climate is unproven, while efforts to breed and release them continue; praises hiring of parasitism expert John N. Summers for the state lab in Portland.
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Moth Parasites.
I am so repeatedly asked about the parasites and how to obtain them, that I deem a public statement necessary. I wish to call the attention of the large number of people in different sections of this state, who are depending entirely on parasites for relief from the gypsy and browntail pest, to a realization that the parasites other than the Apanteles conquirator, are an unknown issue in Maine as yet. We do know they are most beneficial and effective in southern Europe, also Massachusetts. We have no reason to doubt their efficacy here in Maine.
We anticipate an abundant relief from our minute allies, but to expect any perceptible check or control from them at this stage is an extravagant absurdity; so absurd, in fact, that I wish to discourage rather than foster the belief until the time their success is assured. It is well to remember parasitism is yet in its experimental stage in this state.
We know the creatures' habitat, we can breed them successfully, and are doing so at the present time; we can colonize them, and will do so, on a larger scale than ever before attempted in Maine. We have yet to determine whether they will survive our long, cold winters or not. If they do survive, and become firmly established, then we hope some day in the not too distant future the gypsy and browntail epidemic shall be but a memory; until such time as a natural sequence of parasites is assured, we must maintain our vigilance and struggle for control and suppression of both pests. Also we must aid and protect our little friends in every way possible; only by doing this, can we look with an optimistic view into the future.
I also congratulate the state of Maine in securing the services of John N. Summers, one of the best authorities on parasitism in this country. Arrangements have been made with A. F. Burgess, chief of the United States Laboratory, that enables us to have the valuable services and experience of Mr. Summers as director of state parasite laboratory, which is situated at 1258 Forest Ave., Portland, Me., where he would be pleased to show visitors and explain to them the life history of the different parasites,
—Ed. J. Cady, Field Agent, Gypsy Moth Work, in Maine Farmer.
I am so repeatedly asked about the parasites and how to obtain them, that I deem a public statement necessary. I wish to call the attention of the large number of people in different sections of this state, who are depending entirely on parasites for relief from the gypsy and browntail pest, to a realization that the parasites other than the Apanteles conquirator, are an unknown issue in Maine as yet. We do know they are most beneficial and effective in southern Europe, also Massachusetts. We have no reason to doubt their efficacy here in Maine.
We anticipate an abundant relief from our minute allies, but to expect any perceptible check or control from them at this stage is an extravagant absurdity; so absurd, in fact, that I wish to discourage rather than foster the belief until the time their success is assured. It is well to remember parasitism is yet in its experimental stage in this state.
We know the creatures' habitat, we can breed them successfully, and are doing so at the present time; we can colonize them, and will do so, on a larger scale than ever before attempted in Maine. We have yet to determine whether they will survive our long, cold winters or not. If they do survive, and become firmly established, then we hope some day in the not too distant future the gypsy and browntail epidemic shall be but a memory; until such time as a natural sequence of parasites is assured, we must maintain our vigilance and struggle for control and suppression of both pests. Also we must aid and protect our little friends in every way possible; only by doing this, can we look with an optimistic view into the future.
I also congratulate the state of Maine in securing the services of John N. Summers, one of the best authorities on parasitism in this country. Arrangements have been made with A. F. Burgess, chief of the United States Laboratory, that enables us to have the valuable services and experience of Mr. Summers as director of state parasite laboratory, which is situated at 1258 Forest Ave., Portland, Me., where he would be pleased to show visitors and explain to them the life history of the different parasites,
—Ed. J. Cady, Field Agent, Gypsy Moth Work, in Maine Farmer.
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Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Nature
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Moth Parasites
Gypsy Moth
Browntail Moth
Biological Control
Maine Pests
Parasite Laboratory
What entities or persons were involved?
Ed. J. Cady
John N. Summers
A. F. Burgess
Where did it happen?
Maine
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Key Persons
Ed. J. Cady
John N. Summers
A. F. Burgess
Location
Maine
Story Details
Ed. J. Cady issues a public statement cautioning against over-reliance on moth parasites for gypsy and browntail control in Maine, as their effectiveness is still experimental; announces breeding and colonization efforts, and hiring of expert John N. Summers to direct the state parasite laboratory in Portland.