How to deal with caterpillars that appear on roadside trees
Updated: July 26, 2018
Current status of caterpillars appearing on street trees
Regarding the current situation of caterpillars that appear on roadside trees along sidewalks, roadside trees that are prone to caterpillar infestation include cherry trees and camellia trees. There are non-poisonous caterpillars such as the Monkuro-shachihoko caterpillar and the American white webworm caterpillar, and poisonous caterpillars such as the Chadokuga moth and Iraga moth. Caterpillars may appear on some roadside trees from May to September.
Main caterpillars attached to street trees (PDF: 295KB)
Efforts to prevent caterpillars appearing on street trees
As part of our efforts to combat caterpillars that appear on street trees, we spray chemicals that do not affect the human body twice a year on street trees that are prone to caterpillars, in order to prevent the outbreak of the poisonous Chadoku moth and Iraga moth. I am. In addition, when we confirm the occurrence of caterpillars based on patrols by staff and information from citizens, we take appropriate measures according to the situation on the ground.
Notes: Chemical used (Cellcoat Agri) By creating a film similar to wafer, it prevents insect eggs from hatching, and when sprayed on leaves, it has the effect of preventing insect damage, and can also be used as fertilizer. Because of the way it is used, it is a harmless drug to the human body.
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Inquiries regarding this page
Inagi City Urban Construction Department Management Division
2111 Higashinagumanuma, Inagi City, Tokyo
Phone: 042-378-2111 Fax: 042-377-4781
