Aalen in the fight against oak processionary spinners: protective measures apply!

Aalen in the fight against oak processionary spinners: protective measures apply!

Aalen, Deutschland - in Aalen is currently haywire, and that has a name: oak processionary spinners. The city administration has taken various measures to contain the health risks through the caterpillar plague. As the Schwäbische Post Centus-Arena about itchy rashes. The infestation with the dreaded oak processionary maids is still massive and not only worries the citizens.

In order to counter the health risk, the city chose a multi -track approach. Regular votes between the participating offices ensure that the measures are coordinated. In addition, the suction measures are expanded on affected trees, whereby up to 30 kg of caterpillars can be removed. Five teams of service providers are currently working to combat the harmful caterpillars. The cleaning of public roads and squares - for example around the Ostalb Clinic and the Greutschule - is also carried out with special sweeping machines that have filters so as not to release the burner hair.

allergens' risk and blocked areas

The situation is tense: the Kurt Früh-Weg in Rohrwang is closed due to the risk of allergies. But caution is also advised in other areas. Affected citizens should only enter the affected areas at their own danger and wear protective clothing. Here it is important to put your own health in the first place. The Federal Environmental Authority indicates that the caterpillars from the third larvae stadium form brain hair with nettle poison, which can cause skin reductions, itching and respiratory irritation. In extreme cases, even fever and circulatory reactions can occur.

In schools and kindergartens, the situation also looks critical. Students: Inside the Greutschule and the Schubart-Gymnasium, the court areas must not stay long in the court areas, while the daycare centers in Greut and Marie Curie have blocked their outdoor areas. The formation of a task force ensures regular position consultations and coordination-an essential body in these demanding times.

Foundations of combating

When dealing with oak procession spinners, the city pursues a clear strategy. Combating usually begins in April or May, depending on the weather. From an environmentally technical point of view, the use of biocidi, as well as well-assess products on Bacillus Thuringiensis-Base, only make sense in exceptional cases, such as the SPIEGEL Notes. In addition, all application provisions should be observed in order to protect not targeted species and to guarantee the greatest possible effectiveness.

The CDU parliamentary group in the local council has already made an application to check and implement preventive measures against the caterpillar plague. In view of the increasing health risks and the massive spread of oak processionary spinners, it remains exciting to observe how the situation will develop and what measures will be necessary in the future to effectively counter the dangers.