Chestnut gall wasp affects Bragança
The areas of Parâmio, Zeive, Carragosa, Salsas, and Salselas could be severely affected by the chestnut gall wasp, which attacks the tree's buds and leaves, preventing it from bearing fruit.
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The areas of Parâmio, Zeive, Carragosa, Salsas, and Salselas could be severely affected by the chestnut gall wasp, which attacks the tree's buds and leaves, preventing it from bearing fruit.

The problem has been dragging on for several years and is not an isolated case: more than 5 million euros in pest control services have been contracted by public entities since the beginning of 2025.
