National Association of Environmental Health Companies (ANECPLA) warned The arrival of the mocking caterpillar plague “in the middle of winter”It had previously occurred between March and June and local governments had been asked. prevention campaigns Annuals published in the autumn season.
As ANECPLA pointed out last month January ended with temperatures rising above 30 degrees in some parts of Spaingiving the “starting signal” to the emergence of the pine bladder pest (Thaumetopoea pityocampa).
Before this “alarming situation“The association called on local governments to consider it among their own responsibilities”basic actions“Annual prevention campaigns carried out during the autumn season and contributing”Minimize the harmful effects of this pest“.
This is how ANECPLA’s director general, Jorge Galván, expressed himself, noting that “due to the suspicious situation” after the progress of the plague was confirmed. effects of climate change“expects” that the population is “significant” dangers especially considering, as noted, “the ever-increasing increase in regulatory restrictions at the European level on biocidal products applied to manage this pest.”
In this sense, Galván is committed to prevention and, in turn, reminds us that if you want to take action against an already active pine gall infestation, “the only chemical method permitted by law in urban areas is available: endotherapy“It is a treatment that should always be applied by expert professionals.”
The problem is, “Highly effective and environmentally friendly“, this procedure” is a very high cost“In some cases it can be a limiting factor, especially in the case of large tree masses,” adds the director general of ANECPLA.
“Poison darts”
The association only warns Even minor contact with a sac caterpillar can cause everything from dermatitis to eye injuries, hives and allergic reactions. Due to histamine release.
“There is not even a need for direct contact with the caterpillars; just rubbing one of the hairs that these insects release as a defensive strategy when they feel threatened is enough to cause irritation and allergies, especially when they reach the eyes,” Galván points out.
These hairs are called “”.trichomes“, as ANECPLA points out, it is estimated that there are approximately 500,000 of each individual, “ready to act as poison dart when they feel they are in danger.
If contact has occurred, try wash the area with water And apply local cold why great anti-inflammatory and soothes itching or burning sensations.
“In pets, especially dogs, this contact can even cause their death.“, as the ANECPLA director general warned.
The association states that it is especially common for dogs, motivated by curiosity, to “sniff these caterpillars to identify them”, while the trichomes in question may get stuck in their noses or eyes.
Thus a “minimum contact“In animals, it can cause symptoms such as inflammation, intense itching, and profuse salivation. If they eat them, which is not strange if they have previously touched them with their paws and because of the itching this creates in them, it is not strange to lick them,” ANECPLA states. ingestion of the toxin contained in their trichomes, tongue or throat necrosis.
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Contact address of the environmental department:krisclimatica@prensaiberica.es
Source: Informacion
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