Beware, Processionary Caterpillars.

[volp]

Fighting catepillars

There are several ways to combat the processionary catepillars.
There are traps with pheromones that attract the caterpillars.
You can spray the pines, in October, with a biological solution of bacteria that kill caterpillars.
Finally you can do as I most often do that is climb up in the pine and cut the branches with caterpillar’s nests and burn them. This last method is also good for keeping in shape. I am 70+ and still climbing!

Anders

 

[Sparky]

The nasty little critters are out and about , here is a photo taken today by a friend :-

11043009_10205795988436096_6438526065771291570_n by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

 

[Lorenzo]

Thanks for the warning Sparky!

They are horrible little critters.....and do also be careful with the bark of the trees that they have been 'parading' on as you can also get a nasty allergic reaction from it as well.

 

[Sparky]

The ajuntament have posted this on FB :-

Aquest dijous es durà a terme un tractament contra les orugues de la processionària en la zona Nuredduna/Alcover, al Port de Pollença.
El tractament és específic a les bosses, es durà a terme a primera hora del matí.

This Thursday will take place a treatment against the name cutworm refers of the pine processionary in Nuredduna/Alcover, in Port de Pollença.
The treatment is specific to the bags, will take place early in the morning.
Translated by Bing

 

[Sparky]

Be aware that these pesky beasts are out and about already, i have seen lots of reports from across the island .

 

[Sparky]

They have been spotted on Calle Nuredduna today .

 

[Gommar Goffer]

blowtorch?

 

[Sparky]

They are back, have been spotted along the Pine Walk .

 

[Gp1602]

Yes we have seen them around Bellresguard today ....