Eichen processionary spinner ensures the cancellation of the flea market in Aalen!

Eichen processionary spinner ensures the cancellation of the flea market in Aalen!

Aalen, Deutschland - in Aalen there is currently a serious reason for caution: the oak processionary moth ensures excitement and leads to cancel a popular flea market. The planned market on Greutplatz, which was scheduled for June 21, 2025, must be canceled due to an alarming oak processionary matt with the Rohrwang and Greut. This is reported by the Schwäbische Post .

The oak processionary moth (EPS), a white forest pest, apparently increased heavily and thus also influenced the events in the region. After the "Pink Bowl" event in the Centus Arena, many visitors and actors already complained about skin reactions that are due to the contact with the caterpillars' piling. The city of Aalen has therefore intensified the fight against these pests. In order to protect the citizens, various paths and streets have already been blocked, and until further notice the Greutplatz is no longer used as a traffic training area.

security measures and control

The city of Aalen has experts perform sprays with the "Foray Es" biocide. This remedy is particularly effective against caterpillars -eating caterpillars and is considered harmless to humans. It is based on a crystalline substance from Bacillus Thuringiensis. Despite the harmlessness, short -term impairments can occur, for example by spray on land. The treated surface is washed off by the next rain or can be hosed. This measure is essential to protect the population from the dangerous piling of the caterpillars, which can be transported up to 100 meters through air currents.

The caterpillars of the oak processionary spinner are particularly active in early summer and slipped at the end of April. Although they appear harmless, they can have up to 500,000 burning hair. These contain the Nesselgift Thaumetopein, which can even cause skin reactions, eye irritation and, in the worst case, even breathing difficulties. Therefore, it is important to be careful when walking in the forest or on arrival in an affected area. If someone suspects contact with these pier, the clothes should be changed immediately and showered thoroughly. There is also a risk for pets, especially for dogs. If a health impairment occurs, a veterinarian should be consulted immediately.

The location in the background

The spread of the oak processionary moth is favored by the climate crisis and is now widespread in almost all of Germany, with Baden-Württemberg in particular affected. So it is no surprise that the EPS also leaves its mark in Aalen. A nationwide early warning system, known as PhenthauProc, helps to better assess the danger of regionally. It is therefore important to report nests immediately to the responsible authorities and to avoid touching to minimize potential health risks.

The city provides proactively information about spray measures, so that everyone is well equipped to deal with this challenge. As the City of Aalen should also be carried out by experts in your own garden, since the stored should not be touched.

stay vigilant, dear Aalener, and protect yourself and your families from the unpleasant effects of the oak processionary spinners!

For detailed information on the dangers and behaviors in dealing with oak procession spinners, a look at the website of Ökotest .