1. Processionary Bugs In House
2. Processionary Bugs Insects
3. Processionary Bugs Identification
4. Processionary Bugs Bunny

Nov 22, 2019 Of all the bugs and insects kids come into contact with, caterpillars seem pretty harmless. After all, these fuzzy little creatures are kind of cute, and, eventually, they turn into butterflies or moths. Processionary Pine Caterpillars The Nests – Nests: Normally from about January (although in this area they were visible from early December in 2015) the caterpillars build distinctive, tent-like nests of white, silken, webbing up to the size of a football in the branches and foliage of pine trees, and there can be several nests in a single tree. Global climate change is resulting in a wide range of biotic responses, including changes in diel activity and seasonal phenology patterns, range shifts polewards in each hemisphere and/or to higher elevations, and altered intensity and frequency of interactions between species in ecosystems. Oak (Thaumetopoea processionea) and pine (T. Pityocampa) processionary moths (hereafter OPM and PPM.

Processionary Bugs In House

The oak processionary moth (OPM), Thaumetopoea processionea, is not known to exist in the United States but may pose a serious threat to oaks and other trees if introduced. The larvae of this high-consequence defoliator strip trees bare of leaves, making them vulnerable to other pests, diseases, and environmental stressors.

It's that time of year where walkers and dog owners should be extra vigilant when walking in areas where there are pine trees. This is due to the potential presence of toxic caterpillars known as Pine Processionary Caterpillars, which live in white nests and feed on the needles of pine trees and other conifer tree species. They are found widely throughout Europe and are common in both urban and residential areas in Cyprus.
In addition to the damage caused to the trees the caterpillars have thousands of fine hairs containing a protein (thamentopoein) which can cause severe irritation, dermatitis and in some cases an allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock) in both humans and animals. Luckily they are only extremely poisonous whilst in their caterpillar stage.
Due to a dogs naturally curious disposition dog owners are advised to keep their dogs on a lead while out walking in areas where the caterpillars may be or have been. Experts claim that people do not even need to come into direct contact with the bugs as their hairs are easily carried in the wind.
If you think that your dog has come in contact with them, you should immediately consult the nearest vet. Symptoms include gagging, vomiting, respiratory distress, inflammation of the mouth, swelling of the tongue, conjunctivitis and hyper-salivation.
The main advice is to not go near them - keep your children, dogs and other pets away from trees you suspect might be host to processionary caterpillars and their nests.

Whilst it is usually noted that these caterpillars appear in Cyprus in March and early April, they appeared in early February in Kalavasos last year. This year, according to a post on Facebook shown below, they have already been spotted in Potamos so no doubt will be elsewhere.

These photos were taken by our contributing photographer Phil Parker in Kalavasos in early February last year:

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Author: NewsinCyprus.com
Photos: Phil Parker
Added: 12-02-2020

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