VOICED: Caterpillar attacks French trees

The video discusses the impact of the chestnut miner butterfly on chestnut trees in France. The insect lays eggs in leaves, causing premature leaf loss. Due to a warm spring, the butterflies emerged early, leading to a proliferation of larvae. These insects spread via transport and pose a threat to tree health, making them more susceptible to diseases. Control measures like insecticides are costly, and researchers are exploring natural predators like wasps. However, incineration of leaves is currently the most effective method. Authorities in Paris plan to burn leaves to protect the city's chestnut trees.

What is causing chestnut trees in France to lose their leaves prematurely?

How do the larvae of the butterfly affect the leaves of chestnut trees?

What unusual weather condition contributed to the early emergence of butterflies this year?

What methods are researchers exploring to control the population of caterpillars affecting chestnut trees?

What actions are authorities in Paris planning to take regarding fallen leaves from chestnut trees?