Important steps in the ivy experiment and the forest caterpillar hunter-experiment, little progress in the predatory birds-experiment, still waiting for results on the experiment with parasitic flies/parasitic wasps
A quiet caterpillar season, an unexpected visit to Jersey and a sequel to the story of the forest caterpillar hunter
And what about the oak processionary caterpillar this year? That is currently the key question for many local governments.
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.