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Freaking out about OPM on Oak trees near house I'm buying

29 replies

Em81angel · 30/04/2025 10:41

Hi,

I've been scouring mumsnet but can't see any posts on this. We've found a house we really love but next door have 3 huge oak trees along the border of the garden. We are in surrey where OPM (oak processionary moths) have taken hold and last year my DS had a massive reaction to them. I love the house so much but am so worried that the trees could get OPM and make my son ill. AIBU? would you pull out because of this?

OP posts:
BeachRide · 30/04/2025 18:48

PaintDecisions · 30/04/2025 18:45

Would you own the trees? And could have them cut down if needs be?

What reaction?

Or they could adopt out the son. FFS.

Streetsofgold · 30/04/2025 18:47

They shouldn't be cut down - Check if it's got a tree perseveration on.

PaintDecisions · 30/04/2025 18:45

Would you own the trees? And could have them cut down if needs be?

What reaction?

Itchyblister · 30/04/2025 18:43

What does a “massive reaction” look like in reality?

how far along are you?