Dangerous for humans?

Are spider moths and their larvae dangerous to humans?

spider moths, ob Apple Tree Spider Moth, Cinderella Spider Moth or another kind, are frequent guests in the house garden. There is therefore sufficient experience to be able to reliably assess the danger they pose to humans. From this moth and its caterpillars goes no health hazard out of. Even after direct contact, they do not trigger any allergic reactions. This pest, which also most trees do not really resp. does not permanently damage, can therefore be used as a completely harmless are valid.

What do the moth and the caterpillar of the spider moth look like?

• Moths have white-grey forewings
• they are dotted with small black dots
• the hind wings are grey
• the wingspan is up to 2.5 cm
• Larvae are dark green to brown in color
• in the light they appear slightly translucent
• the body is made up of ten sections
• at each segment is a black dot
• wear no hair
• when touched, they move in a snaking motion
• can rappel down from the tree

How do I find out if I'm an oak processionary moth?

Larvae of the oak processionary moth also appear in large numbers and weave themselves into webs. There must be no confusion, because caterpillars of the oak processionary moth have poisonous stinging hairs and can cause skin and respiratory irritation. Succinct distinguishing features are:

• Oak processionary caterpillars are very hairy
• you have one dark, broad topline
• The caterpillars of the spider moth are hairless
• they have a single point at each segment

Besides, the Oak processionary moth on the apple tree and other fruit trees, but mainly on the oak.

Tip

If the spider moth infestation is low, simply wait

Caterpillar moths disappeared just as quickly as they came. Affected plants will soon sprout new foliage and recover well. There is no need for action unless the infestation is severe and a fruit tree is affected. Then it helps early to spray with neem oilto prevent crop loss.