Attack of the Silkworm Feather/Caterpillars (Desiciria inclusa)

Erratic weather conditions in the country is strongly suspected as the cause of caterpillars (desiciria inclusa) which amounts to millions of tails attacked six villages in five districts Probolinggo, East Java. "It's likely, because it is caused by weather anomalies," said Head of Laboratory of Pest UB Dr Malang. Ir. Totok Hima, on Thursday (03/31/2011). He explains, caterpillars multiply rapidly in line with the bad weather continue to occur. The predators have been the enemy, not able to survive with such weather conditions.