The time has arrived for those processionary caterpillars in Alicante province.Town Halls all over the province are alerting everyone to be on the look out for them.This year there has been an increase in the number of nests to be seen in the pine trees.There was a major project last summer to kill the eggs in the trees but the numbers have still increased.possibly due to resistance to the insecticides.It is possibly the interludes of mild wet weather which has caused the problem.

These caterpillars can be extremely dangerous to pets,even causing death if the allergic reaction isn´t treated quickly.In rural areas the most effective way of dealing with the problem is spraying from the air but for most councils this is too costly and is seldom carried out.Insecticides transmitted in this way can also be highly dangerous to humans and livestock.

However these animals are very hazardous to people and their pets so the councils do need to come up with a solution of some sort.