Another lovely day so Rosie and I went for a walk in the ravine. I noticed some pine caterpillars nests in David and Kenny’s trees in front of their house, so had to tell them. We had one in one of our trees last year. They should be sprayed with hair spray and cut out of the tree carefully and burnt. The hairspray stops the hairs from the caterpillars flying off and doing any damage.
“If you have pine trees in your garden, keep an eye out for processionary pine caterpillars!
All types of pine tree in the mediterranean region can suffer from the processionary caterpillar which make their nests in pine trees. The nests are similar to white candy floss and if possible should be pruned from the tree and destroyed.
It is necessary to use caution when dealing with these caterpillars as they are covered in lots of irritating hairs. If the hairs come in contact with skin or are in inhaled can cause acute allergic reactions in some people, including irritation of the skin and eyes and effects on the respiratory system. They can be fatal if ingested by pets.
If you have come into contact with these caterpillars and become affected it is advisable to seek medical advice.”
BE AWARE!!
