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Pine processionary moth control in Spain

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2026-10-28 10:35 UTC → 2026-11-04 20:42 UTC · added ~~removed~~

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. These interventions, primarily conducted at night, involve the use of~~ November involving authorized phytosanitary products. Additionally, the municipal company Egemasa opened a tender for trunk injection treatments ~~to manage the pest in~~ for approximately 1,240 trees. In Arenales de San Gregorio, the City Council has also launched a campaign targeting pine trees ~~across~~ in high-traffic areas such as the Municipal Park, local ~~green zones.~~ schools, and the municipal cemetery to prevent infestations. The municipality also plans to plant new stone pines to strengthen the local forest mass.

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