A species of caterpillar which can cause illness in humans and death to pets is invading Spain, police have warned. Pine Processionary caterpillars, while small and fuzzy, can cause serious health risks to pets – including swelling, vomiting and death. And the tiny bugs also......
Pine processional caterpillar may cause mild skin reactions. In some allergic people, it may cause anaphylaxis. In the case of pets, the consequences are more serious since the caterpillar hairs act like poisoned darts that, in the worst case, could cause death by asphyxiation. It......
The Pine Processionary Caterpillar (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) is a common pest in the Balearics. Every Spring, residents must be on their guard when the caterpillars or larvae, who have overwintered in their tree top nests, hatch out and make their way in tight processions- nose to......
One reaction after contact with stinging hairs of the processionary caterpillar may be extreme itching; this can occur hours after contact, but may continue over several days. After contact with the stinging hairs of oak processionary or pine processionary moths the following symptoms may also......
The pine processionary caterpillar is the larval form of the Thaumetopoea pityocampa moth. Mediterranean forests regularly suffer plagues of this insect, which has been moving north as a result of global warming. When the small urticating hairs that develop during the last 3 larval stages......