Caterpillars

Just seen caterpillars at top of Avenida Del Mar near the pine trees

Have you reported it to the council ?

How do you report it? We have a tree opposite, with nests. I have emailed Derek Monks but to no avail. A neighbour has done the same thing on Facebook and she hasn’t heard from anyone.

The caterpillars are everywhere now. I killed some in December near to the golf course. Cockroach spray works wonders, they die almost immediately.
Best advice as always, check the trees before going near them.

The answer to this question I'm sure will be obvious to sime but what is the issue with caterpillars and are we talking about them all or just certain species?
Thanks

pjdkca wrote:The answer to this question I'm sure will be obvious to sime but what is the issue with caterpillars and are we talking about them all or just certain species?

Thanks

Nasty little beggars . . . this link explains . . .http://www.abacoadvisers.com/spain-expl ... s-in-spain

It is about the procession type. They are deadly for pets as dogs for example, if they snif them, or even snif hear from them they lost. This also gives a rash to humans etc...
Thats why it is necessary to let town hall know of any nest you find on public ground. They nest in pine trees.
Private is for the owners. You can call town hall: Rojales: 966 715 001 ( Spanisch )
or town hall Quesada: 965 725 722 , ask for Derek Monk ( English )

To El Tel,
Derek is not the best person for replying. He has probably passed your e-mail on the the parks and gardens dept.

Came across our first procession caterpillars today on a wall in Isla Espalmador.

Ring the municipal office to report catapillars. I have done it 2 X this year. They come up immediately or the next day.