The oak processionary
Ecology, distribution, impact on health and environment, control and prevention
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3 ecological techniques
The use of natural enemies to control oak processionary caterpillars
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Communication and dissemination
In situ demonstrations, training sessions, communication, sharing expertise.
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Monitoring & Socio-economic study
Measuring the impact of our management methods. Gaining insight in the costs caused by the oak processionary caterpillar.
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35 attendees were inspired during ambassador event
On November 21, we organized a meeting and inspiration day for the ambassador municipalities within the LIFE project.
Up to 3 times fewer oak processionary caterpillars thanks to parasitoid wasps and flies
Initial results show that an average of 67% of the caterpillars are killed by parasitoid wasps and flies. A good result for the project, which investigates how to use natural enemies to keep the caterpillar under control.
More bird species and larger nest sizes than last year
Bird counts and nest box controls were also this year carried out at all test locations for tits. We found more different species in the nest boxes and the litter sizes were also larger than last year. In addition to many Great and Blue Tits, we counted 11 nests of the Pied Flycatcher.