The 2018 World Cup is in danger of being damaged by grasshoppers

Leaf-eating insects will likely attack the grass at stadiums during this year's World Cup.

Grasshoppers may be a problem at the 2018 World Cup. (Photo: DT).

Grasshoppers often attack agricultural crops in southern Russia. In the middle of this year, coinciding with the time of the World Cup, is the period of strong activity of this leaf-eating insect.

Pyotr Chekmaryov, head of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture's plant protection agency, expressed concern: "We have learned a little more about how to deal with grasshoppers, but I'm afraid this year has There could be an international incident about Europe. Grasshoppers often appear in areas with lots of green leaves, including grass on the game field. "

Also according to Chekmaryov, Volgograd - the city lies about 1,000 km from Moscow, which is an alarming place for locust status."It is important not to let them disrespect the country, especially when we welcome visitors from all over the world ," Chekmaryov said.

The 2018 World Cup will take place from June 14 to July 15. The tournament uses 12 stadiums in 11 cities across Russia.