Giant Gypsy moths in the United States — a new attack difficult 2020

A little time has passed since the discovery in the US, the Asian hornet killers ravaging the bee hives and life-threatening. But the trouble is, as you know, is not alone and here on the head of Americans fell another attack — a giant Gypsy moth. These pests ruthlessly with any vegetation and its brutal appearance gentle scare the average American.

Giant Gypsy moths, or scientifically Gypsy moth Lymantria dispar is common in Europe and Asia, the flying insects caught in the United States at the turn of the 19th and 20th century along with sea goods. Until the early 1980's the Gypsy moths huddled in the forests of the East coast and knew about them is that experts and entomologists are particularly inquisitive locals.

But then the winged beast began to frantically multiply and spread to the West, capturing new and new States. It has become a problem, as moths are incredibly prolific and their larvae are very voracious. When the army of hungry larvae eats the leaves, over the Creek is rustling, as if there is a heavy rain.

Fortunately, large and hairy Gypsy moths and their voracious caterpillars are not dangerous to humans. But every year the pest brings multi-million dollar losses to farmers, at the root of eating crops and gardens. Year on year is not necessary and Lymantria dispar may be a long time to disturb the Americans. But from time to time something happens in nature, and Gypsy moth breaks down like a chain.

So gradually seized the Gypsy moth in the USA

It so happened this year the Gypsy moth was declared in critical quantities in the County of Snohomish, state of Washington, and began to expand its "sphere of influence". On the website of the Ministry of agriculture experts have shared the not-too-rosy prognosis that is not an excluded extension disaster areas all over the country. In Washington state already began to panic — the Governor made a statement in which it "encouraged" citizens:

Are unable to overlook the new cataclysm 2020 users of social networks. On Twitter there were many cheerful jokes, which are given in the authors of people who are far from agricultural concerns.

Maybe Twitterers and right — 2020 has not yet reached to the middle of the, and the mankind has undergone such a severe test. It's frightening to think what might be the end of the year.