Public Urged to Report Sightings of Tree Pest Oak Processionary Moth As Oak Processionary Moth season begins, the Forestry Commission reminds people to be aware of the pest and report sightings. Published 28 May 2020 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Forestry Commission, and Lord Gardiner of Kimble Forest Research The public is being urged to report sightings of the tree pest Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) caterpillars. Oak Processionary Moth was first identified in London in 2006 and has since spread to some surrounding counties. The caterpillars and their nests contain hairs which can cause itchy rashes, eye and throat irritations, and
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