Head of the Buleleng agricultural and cattle breeding farms Putu Mertha Jiwa said here Sunday most of the caterpillars attacked manggo trees in Sawan and Gerokgak sub-districts.
The black caterpillars were also found on the walls of houses.
"Their hair will cause intense itching of the skin," he said.
He said he planned to localize the areas where the caterpillars were found, and sprayed with strong pesticides in the last four days.
He said that besides straying, some people also conducted some special rituals to stop the nuisance. (*)
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