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Higher webworm moth occurrences found on MV: eerie yet nonthreatening.

Health authorities in MV have been receiving numerous inquiries whether it's the oak processionary moth. More often than not, they give assurance that there's no need for concern.

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May 27, 2024
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A bush by the roadside is infested with webworm moths.
A bush by the roadside is infested with webworm moths.

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The natural world serves as the backdrop for this newscast. - Higher webworm moth occurrences found on MV: eerie yet nonthreatening.

There's an upsurge in the number of moths in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as per the State Office for Health and Social Affairs in Rostock's recent statement. It's mentioned that these insects prefer munching on shrubs such as peacock, hawthorn, and blackthorn, along with fruit trees. A representative from the office further detailed that the affected foliage is usually stripped off in a few days and is coated with spider silk.

Although these furry creatures don't present any threat to plants or people, inquiries regarding their identity have been flooding in. Most of the time, the inquirers were informed they weren't dealing with the oak processionary moth, a potentially dangerous pest, after sending a photo for identification.

The oak processionary moth boasts caterpillars that have fine hairs capable of causing intense allergic reactions in humans, which is why they are feared. There's a concerted effort to combat their population growth. The aforementioned state office confirmed that the infestations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are primarily focused in the southern regions.

TheSTATE OF AFFAIRS in Ludwigslust-Parchim, a district in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, reportedly sees the most significant impact, with just a handful of reports coming in from the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte district. In areas near these regions, there have been notes of spread and amplification of the infestation.

Authorities constantly monitor the gypsy moth situation in MV and carry out regular inspections in Ludwigslust-Parchim while conducting water jet treatments for site-specific sever cases. This moth, though innocuous, is found in abundance across various areas, even within big cities. Normally, population control doesn't pose a problem as their numbers plateau in a short while. However, authorities may intervene with a strong jet of water in densely populated, heavily utilized areas.

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Source: www.stern.de

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