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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Breeding of the forest caterpillar hunter in the provinces of Antwerp and Limburg
Eggs and adults of the forest caterpillar hunter imported from Turkey are currently being reared and cared for in labs in Antwerp and Limburg.
Study visit Turkey – Breeding the forest caterpillar hunter
Our beetle team went to visit the local facilities of the General Directorate of Forestry in Izmir to learn more about how to breed the forest caterpillar hunter.
First results survey ambassador municipalities
In June and October, we submitted a questionnaire to our ambassadors to examine, among other things, the use of biocides, the curative treatment of the OPC and the use of ecological management methods. You can read the first results here.