date:Nov 21, 2019
the spring, the insect comes out from the hibernation phase and starts to mate. It is a very polyphagous species, with great flexibility when it comes to food consumption. If its growth isn't stopped, the populations can reach agricultural areas with devastating consequences. In the US, it took 14 years to become the most important pest in recent history, causing 37 million dollars in losses in the fruit growing sector.
In Europe, Italy has been the first country that has suffered the consequen