The Oak Processionary Caterpillar and the Triathlon Course: Are They Present and Are They Being Controlled?
The oak processionary caterpillar is frequently in the news at the moment. An invasion of the caterpillar that causes itching and other discomforts, which affect us all. Naturally, people wonder if oak processionary caterpillars are present on the triathlon course and whether they are being controlled. What’s the situation?
Guideline for Managing the Oak Processionary Caterpillar
The course runs through various municipalities, all of which adhere to the nationally established ‘Guideline for Managing the Oak Processionary Caterpillar’. This means that the municipalities only remove nests on public grounds with a high risk. The triathlon course is not designated as such, meaning that detected nests are not removed according to the aforementioned guideline. Detected nests are also not marked with ribbons.
Municipality of Rijssen-Holten has Removed Nests Where Possible
Nevertheless, the municipality of Rijssen-Holten checks whether nests are present on the course (within the municipal boundaries). Various nests have already been removed. The municipality of Rijssen-Holten has made every effort to ensure that by Friday at the latest, the detected nests on the course are removed. However, given the warm weather and the rapid expansion of the nests, there is no guarantee that all nests are and will be removed.
The Oak Processionary Caterpillar and the Triathlon Course: Are They Present and Are They Being Controlled?
The oak processionary caterpillar is frequently in the news at the moment. An invasion of the caterpillar that causes itching and other discomforts, which affect us all. Naturally, people wonder if oak processionary caterpillars are present on the triathlon course and whether they are being controlled. What’s the situation?
Guideline for Managing the Oak Processionary Caterpillar
The course runs through various municipalities, all of which adhere to the nationally established ‘Guideline for Managing the Oak Processionary Caterpillar’. This means that the municipalities only remove nests on public grounds with a high risk. The triathlon course is not designated as such, meaning that detected nests are not removed according to the aforementioned guideline. Detected nests are also not marked with ribbons.
Municipality of Rijssen-Holten has Removed Nests Where Possible
Nevertheless, the municipality of Rijssen-Holten checks whether nests are present on the course (within the municipal boundaries). Various nests have already been removed. The municipality of Rijssen-Holten has made every effort to ensure that by Friday at the latest, the detected nests on the course are removed. However, given the warm weather and the rapid expansion of the nests, there is no guarantee that all nests are and will be removed.
