Unmatched silkworm and methods of dealing with it

The article is devoted to unpaired silkworm (Lymantria dispar), one of the most common types of pests of forests and gardens. Caterpillars of unpaired silkworm feed on tree leaves. During the mass propagation of the pest, crowing of crowns reaches scales dangerous for plants. As a result, the trees weaken, lose growth and fruiting. Repeated damage can lead to complete exposure and death of trees in large areas.