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Toxic caterpillars taking over UK 'must not be touched in any circumstances'
dogs and bothersome to Oak trees.The alarm was sounded by the Forestry Commission who have warned that the caterpillars "shouldn't be touched in any circumstances".The suspected culprit, the Brown Tail moth, isn't uncommon in the UK and can usually be found near vegetation in the springtime.But when the creature is in its caterpillar stage, it can release irritant hairs into the hair, which can cause skin irritation.As well as affecting some individuals quite severely, these hairs can prove fatal for dogs.According to Bulldogology, there are insects, like the Brown Tail Moth caterpillar, that have toxins or poison that act on contact or ingestion.These can cause some serious discomfort to your puppy through tummy aches, diarrhoea or even lesions - making the caterpillars potentially toxic to man's best friend.Dog owners have also been warned that dogs may inadvertently fall victim to the toxic effects of the chemicals in insecticides too if owners choose to spray them to remove the insects.Insecticide is such a popular way to get rid of such pests but could also prove to be toxic to your four-legged friend.However, if your dog picks up one of the creatures on its body, non-haired areas of the body can be affected by rashes or dermatitis, in areas such as the abdomen, muzzle or shaved udders.Brown Tail Moths are brown, has a dotted white line down each side and two very distinctive red dots on the back of their tail.The caterpillars live in groups and you may also see the communal "tents" which they use mainly for shelter from bad weather but also for hibernation in the winter.These clumps of cobweb-like material will release irritant hairs when disturbed, it is important, therefore to take protective measures when
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Fuming woman says Aldi has made cheap copy of £100 item she spent years creating
Aldi for selling a picnic rug she says is "inspired" by her boutique range.Sharnee Thorpe, who launched Wandering Folk in December 2015, claimed customers spotted the cheaper "dupes" and informed her, leaving her on the verge of tears.Her best-selling picnic rugs feature hand-drawn designs and sell in Australia for AUD $190 (£100) but the new Aldi rugs are on the market for just $49.99 (£26.50).In an emotional video, she says: "After seven years of blood, sweat, and tears, this really does break my heart."Aldi has released a picnic rug that looks to be inspired by Wandering Folk."Sadly there is nothing we can do except educate everyone on always supporting creatives."The Wandering Folk and Aldi picnic rugs have several details in common, such as a woven carry strap and tassels on each corner.On the flip side, the prints are not like-for-like in the examples Sharnee shows, although they are both floral and vintage-inspired with a border.She adds: "Big retailers will always seek out boutique brands to follow and I just want to remind you all that creatives behind brands work so hard to bring their idea to life and it really is like a stab to the heart when you see this happen."Thank you to our amazing community for your support and showing how much you care about our brand, it really does mean the world to us."An Aldi spokeswoman told news.com.au that it has received correspondence from Wandering Folk."We will definitely review any correspondence that is shared with our business and will respond accordingly," she said.Aldi recently warred with Marks and Spencer over its Cuthbert the Caterpillar cakes – similar to Colin the Caterpillar – and the retailers agreed on a settlement.
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