In the occupied Crimea there was a threat of mass invasion of the Asian migratory locust. This is reported by the sites of the occupiers.

Eyewitnesses have posted a video of locust infestation,.

"The pest is found in the Soviet, Dzhankoysky and Krasnoperekopsky areas. An airplane from the Krasnodar Territory is attracted, with the help of which the territories infected by pests are sprayed with special preparations, "the Russian invaders said in a statement..

The drug acts at a temperature below 27 degrees, so it can only be processed early in the morning or in the evening.

In total, the larvae of the Asian migratory locust were found on an area of ??1 213.8 hectares in the Crimea. The average pest number was 59 larvae per square meter. The maximum number (310 larvae per square meter, - Ed.. ) Recorded on an area of ??85 hectares in the Soviet district. In Dzhankoysky district, the settlement area was more than 400 hectares.

Separatists promise to allocate money for effective struggle against locusts. But about the amount in question - it is not specified.