Processionary Caterpillars

[Stewart J]

That time of the year again here in Spain many now on the move. Excellent advice in this article. http://www.abacoadvisers.com/spain-explained/life-in-spain/news/processionary-caterpillars-in-spain

 

[Oscar]

It's good to highlight these so people are aware - we've just returned from Portugal and saw these in the trees in both Portugal and Spain

 

[Clarky]

Evil looking little blighters.
Even sharp gravel doesn't stop them.
Keep dogs well away.

 

[Emmit]

There were squillions of their nests in the trees as we came through Spain this week, (from Pamplona to Morella)

 

[Hagstrom]

We've been in Murcia/Eastern Andalusia since early November and have hardly seen any nests this year.

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[chesterfield hooligan]

We are at the gypsy market at Quateira in Portugal there are nest in the tree's in the free car park so keep your eyes peeled.

 

[gus-lopez]

We've been in Murcia/Eastern Andalusia since early November and have hardly seen any nests this year.

In all the years I have lived here I have only ever seen one nest at a place we were working at. Even on my regular trips up to the dam & through the pine forests I've yet to see any.
I've seen them on the floor only once down in Vera.

 

[Stonemags76]

We've been in Murcia/Eastern Andalusia since early November and have hardly seen any nests this year.

Yes, we just returned last week after a three month trip, and we remarked on how few there were - even in areas that were mothered out last year. Saw plenty in the trees as we travelled home, but luckily few around where we stayed. We wondered if the weather had kept them at bay in Andalusia? Too cold, too hot...?