Processionary Caterpillars in Catalkoy

Eleanor · Post by **Eleanor** » Mon 07 Mar 2016 7:29 pm

Just to say saw first sighting of processionary caterpillars today in Catalkoy. They were in an olive grove near Sah supermarket and nowhere near pine trees be aware

silverfir · Post by **silverfir** » Mon 07 Mar 2016 8:10 pm

Eleanor, I also reported them recently in Catalkoy, on the airstrip, again no fir trees in sight so where are they coming from one wonders?

waddo · Post by **waddo** » Mon 07 Mar 2016 8:11 pm

Lots of them in the trees in the mountains above Catalkoy and have seen some today crawling over a wall - nowhere near pine trees either. Last year I found them nesting in long grass as well. Keep a good eye out for them and keep your dogs on leads when out walking, very dangerous to pets!!

Becker · Post by **Becker** » Mon 07 Mar 2016 8:34 pm

We have lots also in Alsancak. As I understand,after leaving the nest & doing the procession bit they gather into a nest,bit like a cow pat before they go separate ways. I have actually killed 3 of thes type of gatherings this year. As is said very dangerous to pets & not too clever with humans if the hairs are ingested.

mrsgee · Post by **mrsgee** » Tue 08 Mar 2016 9:00 am

Just replied on the other thread, they are VERY dangerous to pets. Our neighbours dog very nearly died a few days ago. Had to go on a drip, and very poorly. Another half hour and he would have been dead, so the vet said. He either ate, or tried to eat one. Be careful, they are very dangerous.