Early Start to the Pollen Season

The pollen season has started: Hazel and alder are already active

The new year has barely begun, and nature is already sounding the pollen alarm. Anyone who keeps an eye on the regional pollen calendar will know that hazel and alder have been in bloom since the beginning of the year and are spreading their pollen throughout Switzerland. Allergy sufferers are therefore already feeling the effects, although the main pollen season in our region usually lasts from March to July. In January, hazel and alder dominate. Willow and ash will follow at the end of January / beginning of February. These early bloomers react strongly to increases in temperature, so that mild winters or individual warm days can bring their flowering forward. The early flowering of the purple alder, which releases pollen at temperatures of over five degrees, illustrates how important it is for allergy sufferers to take precautionary measures in good time.

Allergens in the air don’t stop at your front door.

It is therefore important to take long-term preventative measures for your home too.

To keep pollen levels as low as possible, ventilation should be done selectively - ideally early in the morning or after a rain shower, when the pollen load outside is at its lowest. The use of air purifiers is also essential for a pollen-free indoor climate, as they filter even the finest particles out of the air when placed correctly in the room. We also recommend not keeping pollen sources, such as flower bouquets or branches from early bloomers indoors, as they can still release significant amounts of pollen.