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Copenhagen Completes Campaign Against Oak Processionary Moth

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Copenhagen Municipality has completed its efforts to combat the oak processionary moth in municipal areas.
  • The moth, first located in early July, spread to various sites, with larvae and nests removed by an external company.
  • While current locations are cleared, the moth may appear in new areas, and its hairs can cause severe itching and allergic reactions.

Copenhagen Municipality has concluded its campaign against the oak processionary moth in areas under its jurisdiction, specifically near Artillerivej on Amager. The municipality's Climate, Environment, and Technical Administration announced the completion of the work.

The moth was first identified in early July. Since then, the administration has worked to map its spread and remove both larvae and nests with the help of an external contractor. The current assessment is that all identified locations have been treated.

The assessment is now that we have gone through the places where the larva has been located so far.

— Københavns Kommunes Klima-, Miljø- og TeknikforvaltningStatement from the municipality regarding the completion of pest control efforts.

However, officials warn that the moth could still appear in new locations within Copenhagen. The oak processionary moth has caused problems in several parts of Denmark this summer, including Odense, Kerteminde, Nyborg, Morsø, and Herning. Each larva possesses approximately 60,000 stinging hairs that can lead to intense itching, skin rashes, eye irritation, respiratory issues, and, in rare cases, severe allergic reactions.

There is, however, a risk that the larva will appear in new locations in Copenhagen.

— Københavns Kommunes Klima-, Miljø- og TeknikforvaltningWarning about the potential for the moth to spread further.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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