Caterpillars known to cause health problems found in Cuffley
The public have been warned of health risk and told to avoid a hazardous caterpillar species after they were found near Cuffley.
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Welwyn Hatfield retains title 'Tree City of the World'
Welwyn Hatfield has been recognised as a ‘Tree City of the World” for the third year in a row. Around the world, 138 cities in 21 countries have...
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Dangerous caterpillars spotted in Welwyn Garden City park
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. Park managers, GLL, are arranging for Forestry Commission contractors to treat the infected trees tw...
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