An insect that can be hazardous to human health is spreading across southeast England. Caterpillars of the oak processionary moth are becoming more common as rising temperatures help them to spread to ...

The oak processionary moth was not a pro­blem in the past. Since 1995, however, a strong increase in this formerly rare butter­fly has been observed in Lower and Middle Franconia as well as in ...

The public is being urged to keep an eye out for oak processionary moth caterpillars, a pest which damages trees and poses a health risk to people. The warning comes at the start of the greatest ...

The Forestry Commission says it is already receiving accounts of oak processionary moth caterpillars causing “painful rashes” because a warm, sunny spring has meant their growth is higher than ...

Usually, oak processionary moth (OPM) caterpillars are seen from May to July and this toxic caterpillar can be bad news for both animals and humans.

The Forestry Commission is calling on the public to report any sightings of the oak processionary moth caterpillars as their hatching season commences. The "greatest risk period" has been ...

Oak Processionary Moths can be identified by their dome or teardrop-shaped nests, which range in size from a ping pong ball to as large as a rucksack. They are white when fresh, but soon become ...

A health warning has been issued over a type of 'moth' swarming the South East that can cause rashes and 'should not be touched.' The public is being urged to be vigilant for any sightings of oak ...

The oak processionary moth, Thaumetopoea processionea, is a small brown moth native to southern Europe. The adults are short-lived grayish-brown insects which don't feed, and are hard to come by ...

The public is being urged to keep an eye out for oak processionary moth caterpillars, a pest which damages trees and poses a health risk to people. The warning comes at the start of the greatest risk ...