Oak processionary moth in Wetzlar: Biological control begins:
The oak processionary moth is spreading increasingly. Its stinging hairs cause health problems ...
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Oak processionary moth in Wetzlar: Biological control begins: The oak processionary moth is spreading increasingly. Its stinging hairs cause health problems ...
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- The oak processionary moth has established numerous nests across Stuttgart, impacting playgrounds, schools, daycares, and swimming pools with toxic hairs.
- Contact with the caterpillars’ hairs can trigger severe itching, skin rashes, breathing difficulties, and occasionally allergic shocks.
- The city prioritizes nest removal in high-traffic public areas using specialized vacuum techniques to protect vulnerable groups.
- Although caterpillars become moths by August, residual hairs remain hazardous, necessitating continued caution after the infestation period.
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