Most people are too vigilant in nature Ticks carrying lyme disease are more likely to strike, and the oak processionary caterpillar is on its way again. Therefore, be alert in nature, also in the city. But most animals are harmless and very useful, so don't be afraid and just let children play in nature. Sometimes people are afraid of bugs that you don't have to be afraid of. Think of spiders or grass snakes. Many parents protect their children from such animals, when it is not necessary. Ticks, on the other hand, are annoying creatures.

If you delve a little into what is going on in the city or in your garden, and what that means for the ecosystem, you also know well which animals to watch out for. Nature is part of us, but that is sometimes forgotten in our paved villages and towns and tiled gardens. If you live in an environment where you also give space to the insects, you avoid getting scared of everything. Because most insects and animals in the city are not harmful to humans at all.

Ticks and oak processionary caterpillar

We have to be vigilant about ticks and the oak processionary caterpillar. Due to climate change, ticks are increasingly carrying Lyme disease. You can keep them out by cutting your lawn short and the oak processionary caterpillar is mainly found in places where many oak trees are together.

Due to global warming, other unpleasant insects are also coming our way. Think of mosquitoes that can carry diseases such as dengue. These mosquitoes, for example, come off to bowls of water. But don't be afraid if you have a pond in the garden, because they won't come to it.

Maarten Bruns
  Maarten Bruns van IVN Natuureducatie     21-04-2021 10:48     Comments ( 0 )
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