Amga’s intervention is expected in the next few weeks
Legnano – The egg clusters of the cochineal with cottony filaments (Takahashia japonica) they look like small decorations attached to trees. There are several reports of its presence in the Alto Milanese area, Legnano included. Interventions aimed at contain the spread of this insect they are important and must be done promptlysince it is about an invasive species. In fact, the cochineal with cottony filaments is native to Asia and provokes damage to vegetation.
“Although it does not cause the plant to die immediately, it absorbs its sap and after one, two, three, four years causes it to deteriorate to the point of causing it to die“, explains Angelo Vavassorimanager of the public green maintenance sector of Amga Legnanoin an informative video published on the Municipality’s official Facebook page (“City of Legnano – Palazzo Malinverni“). This insect has attracted attention because in recent years it has spread well on trees in the Alto Milanese area, including mulberries And maples.
The interventions in Legnano
But in the “City of the Northern League” what is being done to treat the T. japonica? “First, I have to say it is not dangerous and not toxic for animals or for men. – says Vavassori in the video – So you can get closer to check and monitor their presence. We today, as a green service, We are keeping the situation under control and monitoring it. We have planned treatments that serve to contain the spread of this pathogen. We will carry out treatments in the next few weeks with products with low or almost no environmental impact“.
Indeed, they are mineral oils or orange essential oils indicated to contain the species. “The fear is that this, if not controlled, will spread further. – continues Vavassori – Therefore, we are committed to controlling it and reducing its spread“. Also citizens can contribute to containment if they detect the presence of T. japonica in your own garden. In these cases, gardeners or private citizens themselves can intervene by applying the appropriate oils indicated for the treatment of this insect (Click here to read the article).
Emmanuele Occhipinti
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Emmanuele Occhipinti
For as long as he can remember, Emmanuele Occhipinti has been fascinated by naturalistic and cultural topics. These passions – in addition to being considered real “valuable assets” to be shared – inevitably led him to study Environmental and Nature Sciences and to collaborate with various online magazines which allowed him to broaden his range of interests .
