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Processionary caterpillars in Mallorca

Processionary caterpillars in Mallorca

A common and very unpleasant pest.

Archive 23/01/2024

The pine processionary caterpillar

Lifestyle

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.

Sarah Forge02/10/2023 14:31

Processionary caterpillars in the area of the Torre d'en Pau park in Coll d'en Rabassa.

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Processionary caterpillars already on the march

The caterpillars have already descended from the trees, this usually happens in early March coinciding with the beginning of spring.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/02/2022 09:15

Processionary caterpillars nest in pine trees.

Environment

Fumigation of processionary caterpillars at Bellver forest

The fumigation will take place at night but there will be no restrictions in the area as it is not toxic.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter25/11/2019 12:49

Processionary caterpillar nest

Environment

The fight against the processionary caterpillars begins

Processionary caterpillars can be fatal if the spores are inhaled by dogs or other animals.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/10/2019 04:01

Trees in the Can Marín park have also been affected.

Environment

Arta pines to be felled because of caterpillar disease

Eight old pine trees have been badly affected by processionary caterpillars.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter17/03/2018 00:00