Eichen processionary spinner: Brandenburg raises the alarm - allergens' risk of grows!

Eichen processionary spinner: Brandenburg raises the alarm - allergens' risk of grows!

In the state of Brandenburg, the citizens have to deal with the oak processionary spinner again. This voracious butterfly offspring is increasingly spreading and achieves worrying infestation. The districts of Havelland, Potsdam, Potsdam-Mittelmark, Ostprignitz-Ruppin, Oberhavel, Teltow-Fläming and Uckermark, such as [Rathenow24] (https://www.rathenow24.de/newsleser/Jetzt- rubrist-seichen-s-s--------wieder--wieder--wieder---wieder------wieder------wieder-----wieder-----wieder--wieder------wieder------wieder------wieder. reported.

The alarming numbers show that the spread of the pest has been in the southeast of Brandenburg since 2021 and the current figures are as high as in 2012, but all those affected should be vigilant. The burns of the caterpillars are not only unsightly, but also dangerous. You can trigger violent allergic reactions that lead to unpleasant rashes in numerous people, such as the AOK magazine.

symptoms and recommendations

Contacting the hen hair can lead to so -called caterpillar matitis with unprotected parts of the body such as neck, face or arms. Symptoms such as itching, redness and blisters occur. In the shortest possible time after contact, allergic reactions can also arise in the form of hives, such as rbb24. The most important thing is to pay attention to the warnings and, if necessary, to see a doctor to treat the symptoms correctly.

The Ministry of the Environment has already published recommendations to effectively combat the infestation. In this way, citizens should be encouraged to report oaks with feeding traces or spinning nests immediately. This message can be directed to the responsible green space office or the plant protection service of the State of Brandenburg, the Lelf. It is urgently advised to have these nests removed by specialist companies by the end of July, since after this point in time the risk of caterpillars decreases because they then pupate.

Caution is better than forbearance

The brick hair of the oak processionary moth contains the Thaumetopoein nettle poison, which can not only cause allergic reactions and rashes, but also breathing difficulties. For this reason, it is advisable to pay particular attention to not entering unprotected oak areas when you stay outdoors. Especially for allergy sufferers and people with respiratory diseases, there is an increased risk, such as the [AOK Magazine] (https://www.aok.de/pk/magazin/koerper-psyche/haut-und-allergie/eichenpronzessionSpinner-getterliche-schlagen-schlichen- raupe/).

The fight against the oak processionary moth depends heavily on the sensitivity and actions of the population. A good hand when reporting and removing the nests can help to contain the spread and thus protect the health of the citizens. Those who stay vigilant and act in good time may soon leave the annoying caterpillars behind.