Poisonous caterpillars plague Berlin: elderly afraid to go out

Poisonous caterpillars plague Berlin: elderly afraid to go out

Poisonous caterpillars are infesting residential areas in Berlin. Health authorities are not intervening, so residents are taking matters into their own hands.

Toxic swarm hits Berlin

A growing infestation of toxic caterpillars has prompted warnings, closures, and mounting concern across Berlin, with authorities struggling to contain the spread of the hazardous pests. The oak processionary moth caterpillar, a species known for its harmful stinging hairs, has been detected in increasing numbers across the German capital. Parks, sports grounds, walking routes, and other public spaces have been temporarily closed as officials at…

Toxic pests swarm Berlin – media

Oak processionary moth caterpillars can trigger rashes, respiratory problems and, in rare cases, allergic shockPublished 7 Jun, 2026 14:07 | Updated 7 Jun, 2026 15:10Oak processionary moth caterpillar. © Getty Images / AnimafloraAn insect infestation is spreading across Berlin, forcing closures and health warnings in parks, sports grounds, and residential areas, German media has reported. The culprit is the oak processionary moth caterpillar, a …