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Woodland managers, landowners, the forest industry and tree nurseries are being urged to remain vigilant after the Forestry Commission and Forest

New breeding populations of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) have been discovered in Kent and East Sussex.

Huge webs appear on Somerset hedge - but dont go touching them Its suspected to be the Oak Processionary Moth caterpillar, which experts say could be fatal to trees and dangerous to animals and humans alike The caterpillar nest spotted in Somerset GET THE BIGGEST STORIES FROM ACROSS SOMERSET STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOXInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be us...

Scots to watch out for poisonous caterpillars which can cause sickness and rashes The greatest risk period is May to July when the caterpillars emerge and feed before turning into adult moths. Updated Scots are being urged to stay clear of the bugs Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newslette...

A cluster of oak processionary moths - Credit: Forestry Commission Work is planned at Stanborough Park to tackle Oak Processionary Moths (OPM) - which can be dangerous for humans. OPM caterpillars are a health hazard to trees, animals, and people, the pests can cause itchy rashes, eye and throat irritations, and should not be touched under any circumstances. Specialist treatment work will start soon to remove OPM caterpillars from a small number of trees on the north side of Stanborough Park. ...

Oak Processionary Moths are described as "pests", carry the risk of health problems as should not be touched "under any circumstances". Image: Environment Agency Londoners are being warned on the dangers of coming into contact with a type of pest caterpillar scientists say carries health risks to humans. Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) caterpillars are considered a pest by the governments Forestry Commission (FC) who today (Monday, April 19) urged Londoners not to touch them "under any circums...

Hertsmere Borough Council has been tackling an infestation of moth nests in the borough Further work to tackle the infestation of a moth species in Hertsmere is to begin in April. Forty-eight trees found by council officers to have had oak processionary moth nests are to be chemically sprayed as a warning to the public to keep away. The oak processionary moth caterpillar and their nest can cause itchy rashes, eye irritations and, in severe cases, breathing difficulties in people and pets....

Oak processionary moth caterpillars have been spotted in Hertsmere - Credit: Archant Treatment is due to start next month to tackle an infestation of moths in Hertsmere, which can cause allergic reactions in people and pets. Oak processionary moths (OPM) were first reported in three council-owned sites across the borough in May 2020, and since then the council has surveyed over 1,530 oak trees across Hertsmeres parks and open spaces. The survey has shown that 48 trees across 16 council sites ha...