Health warning as toxic hairy caterpillars take over woodlands
by Robin McKie Science Editor from on (#3NXYT)
Forestry Commission reports invasion of oak processionary moths in south-east England
An infestation of caterpillars that can trigger asthma attacks, vomiting and skin rashes has appeared in south-east England.
Oak processionary moths, in their larval stage now, have been spotted in areas that include Croydon, Twickenham, Epping Forest, Watford, Ealing and several London suburbs. Other infestations have been spotted in Bracknell Forest, Slough and Guildford.
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