Etiqueta 'Processionary caterpillar'
A warm February has brought forward Mallorca's allergies season
Higher levels of cypress pollen than usual, and the processionary caterpillar isn't helping.
What should you do if you come across processionary caterpillars in a public area?
We are currently in the peak season for pine processionary caterpillars.
The pine processionary caterpillar
The pine processionary caterpillar.
Environment
Aerial spraying to tackle processionary caterpillar
Processionary caterpillar "plague" conditions have existed since 2014.
Health
Processionary caterpillar: Keep away from pine forests
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.
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