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Invasive Species
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- This year, we are not getting maple syrup from trees like previous years. So, we will not make enough money.
- Simon why you are sad?
- Yes, it is strange.. I thought they are normal caterpillars. Lets call Uncle Mano to get help.
- : European gypsy moth is an invasive forest pest that known to heavily defoliate forests, A a small caterpillar and can consume over 1 square meter of leaf material over its life span. .
- Simon, did you notice that there are less leaves in trees than normal. Look, there are some brown color caterpillars on the bark of the trees.
- : Can you please tell us the problem Uncle Mano?
- : As I suspected, this is Gypsy moth. It is an invasive species.
- What is invasive species?
- How can small moth cause such a damage?
- That is a good question. Invasive species is any kind of living organism, plant, insect or fish, that is not native to an ecosystem and causes harm.
- Where does Gypsy moth comes from?
- What can we do to remove these pests?
- How can small moth cause such a damage?
- Thank you Uncle Mano. I will tell my Dad.
- Aerial spray application of bioinsecticides such as, BTK (Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki [Bacteria]) can help prevent defoliation of trees in forest settings. If the infection is small, you can remove the eggs by hand.
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