Red alarm level: Eichen processionary spinners spreads rapidly in Brandenburg!

Red alarm level: Eichen processionary spinners spreads rapidly in Brandenburg!

In the past few weeks, you hear not only in Brandenburg, but also beyond the borders of the federal states, again and again from the voracious caterpillars of the oak processionary spinner. Those responsible in the Brandenburg Ministry of the Environment are currently warning of a high -grade infestation of this reference. The worrying signal comes at a time when many people want to enjoy nature, and that carries some risks.

As reported by the Ministry, the districts of Ostprignitz-Ruppin, Oberhavel, Teltow-Fläming, Havelland and the city of Potsdam are particularly affected. A high level of infestation can be found in the entire state, which also leads to an increase in injuries and allergic reactions. The burning hair of these caterpillars, which are formed from the third larval stage, are responsible for the unpleasant symptoms. These hairs are extremely susceptible to break and contain the nettle poison Thaumetopoein, which can cause violent reactions when contacted the skin.

health risks

The symptoms should not be underestimated: itching, swelling and even asthma attacks can be the result of a contact with the brain hair. These hairs spread through the wind and can flew far - a danger that affects not only walkers, but also residents of affected oaks. The fact that an increase in raupenmatitis and eye irritation is already particularly alarming is alarming. According to the expert of mirror Towing dizziness or fever further.

A particularly sensitive aspect is the contact with the eyes that can lead to severe inflammation. Therefore, the health authorities advise you to be extremely careful when contacting affected oaks and in particular not to touch old nests. The moth itself is harmless to people, but the caterpillars are a real risk that should not be ignored, as well as the information from berlin.de make obvious.

joint precautionary measures

The Brandenburg Ministry of Environment recommends that the infected oaks immediately report and remove the nests by the end of July in order to minimize the risk to the population. After this time, the dangers of the caterpillars take off because they then pupate. Anyone who takes care of the message in good time does a good business for their health and that of the neighbors.

The growing concern about the spread of the oak processionary moth not only requires a vigilant eye, but also cooperation between citizens and the authorities. Enjoy the summer in nature, but be careful - the small caterpillars can be a big cause of trouble.

The websites of the Brandenburg Ministry of the Environment and other health authorities are available for an exact information situation, which are constantly reporting on the situation. Stay informed and help to contain the spread of this plague.