General advice has been issued to avoid going into pine wood and forest areas during February because of the higher incidence of the processionary caterpillar than usual. The weather - warmer temperatures, lack of rain and cold - has allowed the caterpillar to thrive to a greater extent than would normally be the case, and indeed it has led to the earlier than usual appearance of the trails of caterpillar in some parts of Majorca. There is also advice to seek medical attention in the event of allergic reaction to the caterpillar hairs.
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Processionary caterpillar: Keep away from pine forests
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This is getting beyond a joke. When will Mallorca realise that protecting their precious pine trees is madness - these trees were small 40 years ago !!!! , Portals Nous is surrounded and if you have neighbours that are never here - 40 bags in over hanging branches over your property. Protect the PALM TREE instead which is beautiful and symbolises a warm holiday destination. A PETITION should be drawn up to change this madness. Skin reactions, breathing problems, not to mention the effect on animals.