Poisonous caterpillars on the rise?

[Mikey]

Took a quick look through SF and noticed this through their Nature section on their website. This is of more concern for users the UK/Europe area than America, but the caterpillars could migrate here or towards other nations eventually. I think there is a solution to have a helicopter mounted with an apparatus to spray a pesticide on the trees and/or areas which the caterpillars burrow on.

South eastern Europe, as a matter of fact. In its moth stage, perhaps it crossed the channel to Britain. If that's not possible, it had help from either British motorists, vacationers or invaders.
Here in Germany, helicopters spread a bacterial culture which feeds on the larvae and is harmless towards humans and animals. Ground vehicles achieve these means in urban centers. Their webs can be eliminated through vacuum cleaning or through arson.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...ise-poisonous-caterpillars.html#ixzz1tdr4oip2

 

[Unique4ever]

Took a quick look through SF and noticed this through their Nature section on their website. This is of more concern for users the UK/Europe area than America, but the caterpillars could migrate here or towards other nations eventually. I think there is a solution to have a helicopter mounted with an apparatus to spray a pesticide on the trees and/or areas which the caterpillars burrow on.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...ise-poisonous-caterpillars.html#ixzz1tdr4oip2

Yes, they are extremely dangerous and spreading like crazy in Germany these days. Over here they are called "Prozessionsspinner". Their hair and nests can cause serious allergies and asthma. Creepy!