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POLLEN & SPORE REPORT

Pollen and fungal spore levels in the East Midlands

This page is dedicated to reporting the pollen and fungal spore levels in the East Midlands, paying particular mention to those known to be allergenic. This page will be updated regularly in the peak season (June/August) and as and when necessary outside these months.

The information provided is for the interest of, and use by, the general public only.

Recent pollen levels

The 2009 pollen season is effectively over. Whilst we will continue to monitor outdoor air samples, no further updates will be given until the 2010 tree pollen season commences.

Updated: 20/10/2009 

Recent fungal spore levels

Overall fungal spore concentrations in the East Midlands have reduced to low levels. Counts consist predominantly of unidentifiable ascospores, coloured and hyaline basidiospores, amongst Cladosporium, Tilletiopsis and Sporobolomyces and very low levels of other fungi. Due to the recent drop in temperature, fungal spore concentrations are expected to remain low.

Updated: 02/12/2009 

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Key to Grass Pollen counts

Classification

Pollen grains per cubic metre of air

Low

0 – 29

Moderate

30 – 49

High

50 – 149

Very High

150 - 499
Exceedingly High

> 500

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Key to spore levels

Classification

Fungal spores per cubic metre of air

Very Low

< 1,000

Low

1,000 - 4,999

Moderate

5,000 - 19,999

High

20,000 - 50,000

Very High

> 50,000

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Hayfever Tips – Always be prepared

Start medication early
When the pollen count is high stay indoors with the doors and windows closed
Change your clothes and have a shower at the end of the day
Go to sleep with your head on a fresh pillowcase
In the car keep the windows closed and wear sunglasses
Do not walk in the woods if you are allergic to tree pollen

Seasonal peaks for some of the more allergenic pollen

Hazel          (February and March)
Alder           (February and March)
Birch           (April)
Oak            (May)
Grass          (June and July)
Nettle         (June- September)