Army worm swarm seen as larger than usual this year

The number of unwelcome visitors reported in the Flin Flon RCMP’s weekly newspaper recaps is nothing compared to this.

Seemingly ubiquitous armyworms have invaded Flin Flon and area in recent weeks, dangling from trees, crawling up the sides of homes and munching so many leaves that in some areas you can hear the chewing.

Public and private sidewalks have been literally crawling with the furry worms, or at least the squashed remnants of those whose fates were sealed by the sole of a shoe.

A number of residents report that this has been the worst year for armyworms since 1998, though several years in the 1990s are recalled as quite severe.

While some homeowners recommend a mixture of water and vinegar to repel the worms, others have found the best treatment is a pesticide recommended for worms.

In any event, armyworms only remain in worm form for a few weeks, so thankfully the problem should soon solve itself!