Starting in May, white, cotton-like webs can sometimes be seen on trees. They often come from the oak processionary moth. The caterpillars of this moth species are considered harmful to health because ...

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 ...

Government curbs transfer of trees to and from affected areas to limit spread of rash-causing oak processionary moths The government has introduced new legislation controlling the movement of oak ...

The processionary pine caterpillar (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) is a common insect found in Cyprus that can pose a serious risk to humans and pets. Due to the warm weather, the processionary caterpillars ...