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Beijing park launches holiday caterpillar hunt to curb forest pest
Original: Beijing park's holiday caterpillar hunt targets 'forest food monster'
A Beijing park has organised a caterpillar hunt for the holiday period, asking visitors to help track down an insect described as a 'forest food monster'. The pest-targeting activity combines public engagement with pest control during a busy visitor season. Details on which species is being targeted and how many caterpillars have been collected have not been made widely available.
Why now: The novelty of a public holiday event aimed at pest control is drawing attention.
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