"This is quite a substantial outbreak compared to others in the past," said Jesse Montgomery, division manager, environmental management for Metro Vancouver. Jesse Montgomery with environmental management for Metro Vancouver says the looper moth outbreak is the worst he's ever seen. Watch | Slow-motion video of looper moths escaping a bush after being disturbed:Cary Manns shakes a tree full of Looper moths in New Westminster, B.C. But it's hard to predict if we will have sustained levels next yearProvincial Forest Entomologist Babita Bains says looper moths are 'totally harmless' to humans. (Ben Nelms/CBC)Bains and Montgomery say the plan is to "wait and see," with teams monitoring the situation using aerial surveys and satellite imaging.

Source: CBC News September 10, 2020 12:00 UTC