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LIFE EikenprocessierupsLIFE oak Processionary

LIFE Oak Processionary

About the project

Before the oak processionary becomes a harmless moth, it is unfortunately a caterpillar with irritating burning hairs.


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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

Published on 30/11/2022
under NEWS, Default
On November 21, we organized a meeting and inspiration day for the ambassador municipalities within the LIFE project.
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Up to 3 times fewer oak processionary caterpillars thanks to parasitoid wasps and flies

Published on 28/09/2022
under NEWS, Attracting parasites
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.
READ MORE Up to 3 times fewer oak processionary caterpillars thanks to parasitoid wasps and flies

More bird species and larger nest sizes than last year

Published on 19/09/2022
under NEWS
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.
READ MORE More bird species and larger nest sizes than last year

Project partners

  • Provincie Antwerpen
  • Provincie Gelderland
  • Provincie Limburg
  • Provincie Noord-Brabant
  • Gemeente Sittard-Geleen
  • Instituut voor Natuur- en Bosonderzoek

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The LIFE-project ‘Ecological management of the oak processionary without the use of biocides’ receives financial support from the LIFE-program of the European Union (LIFE19 ENV/BE/000102).

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