Oak processionary moth on public land General information

Prerequisites

Documents required

No

Please note

The caterpillars of the oak processionary moth have tiny, stinging hairs. These hairs are toxic and can cause health problems upon contact. If your skin comes into contact with them, it can cause intense itching. Red welts or inflammation may develop. Your eyes or respiratory tract can also become irritated. Sometimes, dizziness, fever, or circulatory problems even occur. The symptoms can last from two days to two weeks.

If you discover an infestation on your property, you as the owner are responsible for having the caterpillars removed by a specialist company at your own expense.

For questions, please contact the plant protection advisory service for home gardens, allotments and public green spaces: HuK-beratung@bwai.hamburg.de
Until the caterpillars are removed, you should avoid infested areas.
If you have come into contact with the stinging hairs, go home as quickly as possible. Take off your clothes and shower thoroughly. If the hairs get into your eyes, rinse them with clean water. Wash your clothes at 60 degrees Celsius. If you experience severe symptoms, seek medical attention.

Deadlines

No

Procedure

• You submit your report to the responsible authority.
• The responsible authority will examine your report and, if necessary, have the oak processionary moths removed by a specialist company.

Processing time

The responsible authority will accept your report immediately.

Fees

No

Legal remedies

Not applicable

Legal basis

Law for the Protection of Public Safety and Order (SOG)


https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-SOGHArahmen