Long Eaton: Infested
Government boffins have urged the people of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to be vigilant after an infestation has been spotted in Long Eaton with creatures harmful to our health reports the BBC.
Professor Nicola Spence of DEFRA, called for "swift and effective action".
The species was first detected in London and has since established itself in other counties.
Tim Howlett, who lives in Long Eaton, spotted the pest in his garden after receiving a leaflet warning him of the infestation. "On the leaflet there were some images [...] and on the third time I looked... i thought 'that's them'"
Anyone who spots the Oak Processionary Moth is asked to report it to the tree portal.
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Government boffins have urged the people of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to be vigilant after an infestation has been spotted in Long Eaton with creatures harmful to our health reports the BBC.
Professor Nicola Spence of DEFRA, called for "swift and effective action".
The species was first detected in London and has since established itself in other counties.
Tim Howlett, who lives in Long Eaton, spotted the pest in his garden after receiving a leaflet warning him of the infestation. "On the leaflet there were some images [...] and on the third time I looked... i thought 'that's them'"
Anyone who spots the Oak Processionary Moth is asked to report it to the tree portal.
Play Your Part