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Oak processionary moth management in Denmark

Overview

Efforts to manage oak processionary caterpillar infestations in Denmark have focused on specialized containment and mitigation techniques. Experts have utilized industrial vacuuming with HEPA filters to collect larvae and prevent the spread of irritating hairs, a method already established in neighboring countries like Germany and the Netherlands.

In Odense, municipal spending on moth control has risen significantly to 15 million DKK in 2026, up from 2 million DKK the previous year. Local teams are employing various methods, including nest removal, vacuuming, and using foam to heat-treat larvae. Because the species cannot be eradicated, Odense is working toward a 2027 strategy to limit spread and reduce risks to citizens and animals, while coordinating a national response with the Minister for Nature and Animal Welfare.

Entities

Store Vildmose · Rentokil · Tim Vermund Andersen · University of Copenhagen · Odense Kommune

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Odense Municipality spends 15 million DKK on oak processionary moth control

    Odense Municipality has spent 15 million DKK on oak processionary moth control in 2026, a sharp increase from last year, as teams work to mitigate risks to citizens through September.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Denmark uses specialized vacuuming to control oak procession caterpillars

    Experts discuss pest control methods for oak procession caterpillars in Denmark, including specialized vacuuming with HEPA filters and pheromone monitoring to prevent new infestations.

Sources

odense.dk · tv2fyn.dk