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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 don't go touching them It's 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 used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meS...

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 newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe ...

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...