Controlling oak processionary caterpillar
Bestrijdingsdienst.nl is your local partner for effective oak processionary caterpillar control
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Fast and efficient oak processionary caterpillar control
Have you come into contact with the stinging hairs of the oak processionary caterpillar or have you spotted an oak tree with the oak processionary caterpillar? Do not wait and contact Van der Velden Pest Control. Our professionals will quickly and effectively combat the oak processionary caterpillar.
What are the signals?
Red eyes, swelling, itching and no bugs or insects in sight?
Then you are probably dealing with the oak processionary caterpillar in your immediate area.
Dutch winters are much milder these days, and this is to the advantage of the oak processionary caterpillar.
In fact, mild winters cause more and longer nuisance from the oak processionary caterpillar fire hairs.
Fortunately, the specialists of der Velden Ongediertebestrijding have a lot of experience with the processionary caterpillar control and we are quickly there to find a solution to the problem together with you.
- Call 085 0290 770 or use the contact form
- We will contact you within 24 hours
- Receive a customized quote
Why is oak processionary caterpillar control necessary?
Controlling the oak processionary caterpillar is very important for your health and the health of your dog, horse or other domestic animal.
Each processionary caterpillar carries 700,000 to 800,000 fire hairs with it and it is precisely these fire hairs that cause you inconvenience.
The fire hairs of the oak processionary caterpillar carry a toxic substance and barbs.
In addition, they are so light that they are easily dispersed by wind and/or birds.
When you come in contact with the burning hairs, they adhere to your skin, the mucous membranes of your mouth, nose or eyes, and to your clothing.
As a result, you may experience rashes, swelling, red eyes and itching.
People who are sensitive to the stinging hairs can go into shock, and contact with the eyes can even cause blindness.
When removing an oak processionary caterpillar, it is therefore important that you absolutely do not do this yourself.
Are you suffering from itching or have you seen an oak processionary caterpillar nest?
Then contact us right away and we will help you find the right solution to the oak processionary caterpillar problem.
Contact us via 085 0290 770
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The pest controller of the central Netherlands since 1981
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Call: 085 0290 770 for a quick estimate and guide price. Or send an email so we can call you back to discuss your pest problem.
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We conduct an intake interview, possibly with a preliminary visit, to properly assess the extent of the problem.
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Upon receipt of our quote and your agreement, we will schedule an appointment for the abatement.
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Our pest control technicians will come to your place and advance the control. In addition, we provide free advice to prevent it in the future.
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For some critters, two appointments are made. We repeat the control if necessary.
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Customer experiences
Stefanie Hunger
3 months ago
Tim came to me to fight bedbugs. He is so kind and very knowledgeable. He really reassured me and explained everything well. I’m sure my home is in good hands! Hopefully I won’t have to use him again 😉 but I can only recommend him or the pest control company Van der Velden.
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Karel Logman
5 months ago
Fantastic service!!! Brandon came on time and worked back to back. Left everything nice and clean. Found a dead mouse after 5 days, no trouble at all. Can recommend this to everyone. Van der Velden and especially Brandon, thank you so much. Merry Christmas and happy and healthy 2024.
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Nathalie Lopes Cardozo
2 weeks ago
Great service and workmanship by Tim.
I could never have controlled the infestation on my own.
He has honor in his work and does not rest until the last mouse is gone.
He even helped me vacuum under the kitchen counter because I couldn’t do it myself.
Very satisfied
Professional oak processionary caterpillar control company
Controlling the processionary caterpillar must be done quickly and effectively. Your safety comes first. Therefore, do not try to remove the oak processionary caterpillar yourself. If you do this, the stinging hairs can get into the eyes with all the consequences that entails. Our advice is to recognize the oak processionary caterpillar in time, to stay at least 30 meters away from the nests and to immediately call in an oak processionary caterpillar control company.
Our specialists have gained years of experience in controlling oak processionary caterpillars. This allows us to do this safely, quickly and in a natural way. Our specialists use the following method:
- You contact us by calling 085-0290770 or using our contact form;
- We'll go over the situation with you and determine if an aerial platform is needed to control the processionary caterpillar;
- Our specialists will be wearing protective clothing against the fire hairs when they visit;
- The nests of the processionary caterpillar are removed using a specialized vacuum cleaner with a microfilter;
- The trees are misted with a special biological bacteria after removing the processionary caterpillar, killing the last caterpillars.
- Served more than 100,000 customers
- Rated with a 4.0
- 42+ years of experience
- No call-out charges
How can I recognize the oak processionary caterpillar?
A first step in oak processionary caterpillar control is to notice the presence of the oak processionary caterpillar.
Oak processionary caterpillar nests are easy to recognize.
This is because they are dense (white) spiders of shed skin and droppings.
You can recognize an oak processionary caterpillar infestation if large clusters of the processionary caterpillar can be found on one or more oak trees.
They nest mainly on the sunny south side of oak trees.
You can also find the oak processionary caterpillar in oak lanes, on an estate, vacation parks, at the driveway of an office building or in your own garden.
What does it cost to control the oak processionary caterpillar?
Controlling the oak processionary caterpillar is very important for your health and the health of the people around you.
Depending on the extent of the problem, we provide a custom quote for both oak processionary caterpillar control individuals costs and business control costs.
Above all, contact us for processionary caterpillar control and on site we will determine the severity of the situation.
Based on this visit, we will give you an accurate indication of the costs.
That way you know exactly where you stand!
We do not charge any call-out fees for our work.
Fighting oak processionary caterpillar? 5 tips
- See oak processionary caterpillars?
Stay away.
The burning hairs can reach up to meters away.
Keep your pets away, too.
Your pets can also be affected by the oak processionary caterpillar. - When you do enter an area where the oak processionary caterpillar is active, cover your eyes and skin.
When you come in contact with the burning hairs, it leads to nasty bumps and irritation. - See a tree crawling with the oak processionary caterpillar and it’s not hanging a red/white ribbon yet?
Report it to the municipality or a pest control company, such as Bestrijdingsdienst.nl. - Provide natural enemies.
The great tit eats the oak processionary caterpillar.
Provide such things as suet balls or place a bird nesting box - Absolutely do not fight, remove or destroy the oak processionary caterpillar yourself.
Engage a professional pest control service that will use the proper pesticides to control the oak processionary caterpillar.
What should you do when you have come in contact with the stinging hairs?
Unfortunately, there are not (yet) enough ointments or remedies to remove the stinging hairs.
They really stay in your skin because of the barbs.
If you have very severe symptoms, contact your doctor.
We recommend the following:
- Carefully remove your clothes and then wash them at at least 60 degrees.
- The burning hairs need to get out of your skin.
Do this e.g. with tape or painter’s tape.
Always a piece of the irritated skin. - Then rinse your skin with lukewarm water.
- Absolutely do not rub or scratch and smear soothing ointment on the skin, this helps somewhat.
Why does this problem exist?
For several years now, the oak processionary caterpillar has really been on the rise.
The caterpillars appear in large numbers on trees after several warm spring months.
These warm spring months and mild winters are unfortunately due to global warming and climate change.
In addition, the oak processionary caterpillar does not have enough natural enemies.
There are birds that eat the oak processionary caterpillar, but far from all of them.
Because of these two factors, an infestation can quickly develop in an oak tree and you are forced to control the oak processionary caterpillar, failure to do so can have serious consequences.
When do oak processionary caterpillars release their fire hairs?
The fire hairs release in the months of May and June.
The fire hairs of an oak processionary caterpillar are very persistent.
This is because the fire hairs have barbs.
These barbs stay in your skin and on your clothing.
The fire hairs are not directly on the oak processionary caterpillar, but emerge when the processionary caterpillar has molted twice.
These fire hairs are released and can end up as much as 100 yards from the oak tree due to wind or improper control.
You are most affected by the oak processionary caterpillar during the months of May and June.
It is best to control the oak processionary caterpillar before the caterpillars molt.
After these months, the caterpillars will emerge as butterflies.
Controlling oak processionary caterpillar privately
Are you not a company, but an individual?
No problem.
Besides helping companies and municipalities.
We also help individuals with oak processionary caterpillar control.
Contact us, as described above or call us and ask about the possibilities.
Oak processionary caterpillar removal - Van der Velden is quickly on location
Do you suffer from skin rashes, red eyes, swelling or itching?
Have you not been in contact with bugs or insects or do you see a processionary caterpillar nest hanging in the tree?
Take care of your own health and, above all, stay away from oak trees.
Take action and have the oak processionary caterpillar removed professionally and quickly.
Need to have the oak processionary caterpillar removed by our specialists?
Feel free to contact us for more information!
During the oak processionary caterpillar season, we combat the oak processionary caterpillar daily in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Almere, Haarlem, IJmuiden, Hoofddorp, Uithoorn, Zeist, Utrecht, ‘t Gooi, Hilversum, Baarn, Soest, Woerden, Blaricum, Alphen aan de Rijn, Leiden, Gouda, The Hague, Zoetermeer, Delft and the surrounding area.
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Frequently asked questions about the processionary caterpillar
It is best to hire a professional to control processionary caterpillars because they have dangerous fire hairs.
Removing them yourself can be risky; a specialist can safely vacuum out the caterpillars or control them with special means.
Avoid contact with the caterpillars to avoid irritation.
Itching from a processionary caterpillar can usually last 1 to 2 weeks.
Skin irritation can sometimes last longer, depending on the severity of the contact.
It is important not to scratch the skin and to consult a doctor in case of severe symptoms.
