By John Smith • Published: 20 Nov 2019 • 17:30
Action to inject into the heart of the pines Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benahavis
WITH support from Malaga Provincial Council, the Benahavis Council has for the fourth year running taken action against the threat of the pine processionary caterpillar.
Some 251 pine trees situated in parks and public areas of the town have been treated by the injection of a special safe chemical into the threes themselves.
Over the past three years, this proven to be an ideal way of blocking the areas were the larvae are normally laid.
Dog owners in particular will be pleased that these dangerous pests are being dealt with.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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