„Eichen sollst Du weichen“ – Eichenprozessionsspinner als potenzielle Gefahr

Die Brennhaare der Raupen der Eichenprozessionsspinner verursachen toxisch-irritative Reaktionen des Hundes. Wissen Sie, was nach einem Kontakt konkret zu tun ist?

Publication History

Article published online:
19 February 2021

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