Avoid walking trails in Odense due to itchy caterpillar infestation

Wednesday 1st July 2026 on 11:45 in Denmark Denmark

denmark, odense, public health

Residents in Odense are avoiding walking trails in certain areas due to an infestation of oak processionary moth caterpillars, which can cause severe itching and rashes, Danish broadcaster DR reports.

Pensioner Susanne Kristoffersen and her husband no longer walk in the affected areas.

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(via DR)