The mysterious world of the women's mountain mite: an itchy summer in Fulda

The mysterious world of the women's mountain mite: an itchy summer in Fulda

The Frauenberg mite has been holding residents at Frauenberg in fulda in suspense. This tiny but annoying creature is notorious for her itchy bites and causes resentment every year in the summer months. Although the women's mountain mite only occurs in this special region, it has firmly established itself in the meadows of the Frauenbergs.

Brother Gerhard Busche from the Franciscan monastery on Frauenberg can sing a song from the bite of the mite. They have been accompanying him and the sheep on their evening walks for years. The history of the Frauenberg mite goes back to the Wilhelminaries of the 19th century when the Fulda discovered the area as a local recreation area and organized picnic on the meadows, only to be surprised by the bite.

In order to contain the spread of the women's mountain mite, Brother Gerhard Busche recommends keeping the grass areas short. This is intended to control the population and keep the variety of nature. The bites of the mite are easy to see because they leave red, itchy stains that often cause symptoms for several days.

The women's mountain mite feeds on the cell juice and triggers a continuing itching through its bit. Nevertheless, it does not transmit any diseases and therefore does not represent a serious threat. In the event of complaints after a bite, antallergic or cortisone -containing ointments can be purchased in local pharmacies to provide relief.

In order to combat the women's mountain mite in the private gardens, special means can be used. Overall, however, the Frauenberg mite remains a seasonal annoyance in Fulda. Nevertheless, targeted measures and precautionary measures can help enjoy the summer walks and picnic on the meadows of the Frauenberg without being plagued by the bite of the mite.

- Nag