Etiqueta 'Mallorca trees'
The increase in the processionary caterpillar pest in Mallorca
A few years ago only four per cent of the caterpillars became butterflies, now between 10 and 15% survive.
The pine processionary caterpillar
The pine processionary caterpillar.
Purging the Pine Tree Pest
Each winter, thousands of silky white nests appear in Mallorca’s fragrant pine population. But, instead of inspiring wonder at what’s soon to emerge, they spark fear for the hordes of pine processionary caterpillars about to descend and wreak havoc on daily life – not least our beloved dogs.
Damaged tree in Mallorca's Tramuntana Mountains
Hundreds of trees have been damaged.
Storm Juliette - Trees in Mallorca's mountains will take years to recover
Up to ten years for olive trees to be producing normally again.
Complaints about felling of trees on Palma's Paseo Marítimo
Residents claim that rather than pruning and replanting, there is "indiscriminate felling".
- UK entry visa comes into force on Wednesday
- Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- The Mallorca weather forecast (April 1). Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!