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Pine processionary moth control in Spain

Overview

Authorities in Spain have initiated various measures to combat the pine processionary moth. In the Balearic Islands, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Natural Environment launched an aerial treatment campaign in Ibiza and Formentera. This operation, costing an estimated 2.76 million euros, utilizes airplanes and helicopters to treat approximately 15,000 hectares of forest to mitigate risks to forest health and human respiratory safety.

In the 2026 campaign, the Balearic Ministry is conducting its third consecutive aerial treatment operation during October and November. The effort involves two passes over heavily affected areas, particularly in the southern and northwestern regions of Ibiza and throughout Formentera, totaling 30,000 hectares of cumulative treatment. Officials noted that the caterpillars’ stinging hairs pose significant health risks, including allergic reactions and respiratory issues for humans and animals.

In Castelldefels, the local government scheduled preventive treatments for November involving authorized phytosanitary products. Additionally, the municipal company Egemasa opened a tender for trunk injection treatments for approximately 1,240 trees. In Arenales de San Gregorio, the City Council has also launched a campaign targeting pine trees in high-traffic areas such as the Municipal Park, local schools, and the municipal cemetery to prevent infestations. The municipality also plans to plant new stone pines to strengthen the local forest mass.

Entities

City Council of Arenales de San Gregorio · Arenales de San Gregorio · Balearic Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Natural Environment · Miguelturra · Formentera

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Spanish municipalities launch preventive pest control campaigns

    Municipalities in Arenales de San Gregorio and Miguelturra are implementing preventive measures against the pine processionary caterpillar and the red palm weevil to protect local flora and public health.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Castelldefels initiates pine processionary moth treatments

    Castelldefels is conducting preventive treatments against the pine processionary moth in various neighborhoods from November 9 to 14, using authorized phytosanitary products.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Ibiza and Formentera launch pine processionary control campaign

    Ibiza and Formentera are beginning a 2.76 million euro aerial treatment campaign to control pine processionary moth populations across 15,000 hectares of forest.

Sources

castelldefels.info · formenteraavui.com · jardineriaon.com · lavozdeibiza.com · malagahoy.es · manchainformacion.com · marbelladirecto.com · puentegenilok.es

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