Rivne region was attacked by a quarantine pest - an American white moth.

The moth is omnivorous and fertile, it causes great damage to agricultural land, as it eats about 200 crops. Their list includes: cherry, cherry, plum, peach, pear, apple tree, walnut, etc.

For the first time, an American moth was spotted in the Rivne region in 2017. Probably, it got here from the southern regions along with infected cargo. The climatic changes of recent years have given the pest the opportunity to live and breed in this northern region, phytosanitary inspectors of the Rivne region said.

American white moth

As phytosanitary says, the caterpillars of the American white moth eat leaves on the trees. They make nests by braiding branches with cobwebs, which causes crop yields to drop. This can lead to the death of trees.

Rivne phytosanitary inspectors urge citizens to remain vigilant. If a colony of this pest is found, they ask to contact the Main Directorate of the State Food and Beverage Service in the Rivne Region by phone (0362) 466 167.

American White Moth Caterpillar