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Report on the oak processionary moth in Berlin: How bad was it this year?: An oak processionary moth sits on an oak tree in Volkspark Jungfernheide.
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Report on the oak processionary moth in Berlin: How bad was it this year?
Tiny creatures caused a stir at the Limes forest pool - | yet more bathers came: Gunzenhausen - | They spread throughout Germany in early summer and caused itchy ...
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Pest control in Leonberg: Actively combating the oak processionary moth: How expensive is the infestation in Leonberg?
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Pest control in Leonberg: Actively combating the oak processionary moth: ...
Oak processionary moth discovered in municipality for the first time - | Forester closes off area
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Oak processionary moth discovered in municipality for the first time - | ...
Oak processionary caterpillars are active again in the Osnabrück district: The first nests of the oak processionary caterpillar have been reported in the ...
noz.de/lokales/region-osnabrueck/artikel/eichenprozessionsspinner-wieder-aktiv-gibt-es-bereits-hotspots-in-der-region-osnabrueck-50766329
Oak processionary caterpillars are active again in the Osnabrück district
Key FactsOak Processionary Moth Poses Health Risks in Esslingen
Jun 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
  • The oak processionary moth has spread widely across Esslingen's oak forests, driven by warming climate conditions.

  • While harmless to trees, the caterpillars' toxic hairs cause skin and mucous membrane irritation and allergic responses in humans.

  • Authorities monitor sensitive areas like forest kindergartens and close them when nests cannot be safely removed before pupation.

  • Recommended precautions include avoiding infested zones, wearing protective clothing, and seeking medical care for severe symptoms.
Oak processionary caterpillars in the Franconian Lake District - | and the outdoor pool in Gunzenhausen is also affected
nn.de/region/gunzenhausen/eichenprozessionsspinner-im-seenland-und-auch-das-freibad-in-gunzenhausen-ist-betroffen-1.15164818
Oak processionary caterpillars in the Franconian Lake District - | and the ...
Dangerous caterpillars are invading Germany—that’s the reason for helicopter operations
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Oak processionary moth: High health risk in Franconia - | first city overwhelmed: A caterpillar that can pose an acute health risk to humans is spreading in many ...
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Oak processionary moth: High health risk in Franconia - | first city ...
White webs cause uncertainty: When Hille intervenes - | and when it doesn't: White veils over bushes are currently alarming many residents in Hille ...
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Toxic caterpillars in Peine: City has infested areas vacuumed: Around Herzberg and at other locations, the oak processionary moth has already infested several ...
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Toxic caterpillars in Peine: City has infested areas vacuumed
When are oak processionary moths dangerous?: Here you can find out in which period oak processionary moths can become dangerous to humans.
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When are oak processionary moths dangerous?
Oak processionary moth in Brandenburg: Still particularly active in some places: Things have quieted down around the oak processionary moth, which can be ...
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Oak processionary moth in Brandenburg: Still particularly active in some ...