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    Lightbulb Oak moth prompts asthma warning

    The public is warned of health risks posed by the oak moth 'pest' that has invaded trees in the UK




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    Best keep an eye out for this one.
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    Blinking heck - the ejected hairs can remain active for 5 years!!!! It's lucky it's not widespread (yet!!).
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