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Policing an infestation of processionary pine caterpillars

By John Smith • Published: 11 Jan 2021 • 16:57

Spraying the area

Spraying the area Credit: Manilva Council

DESPITE the fact that winds have been so strong in Manilva that trees have been blown down and the Council has had to prepare emergency plans to cope but the processionary pine caterpillar is tenacious.
The Parks and Gardens delegation has arranged for the fumigation of the pines located around the Las Viñas football field to try to keep the insect from attacking those trees.
The Councillor for the area, Francisco Becerra, commented “these works must be carried out annually, since the processionary puts at risk certain species that we have, especially the pine forests.”
In addition to the damage, they do to the trees, their ´hair´ is likely to cause irritation to young children and can kill dogs and cats.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews

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