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35 Search Results for Oak Processionary Moth

  • Research

    Oak processionary moth

    This project will improve our understanding of how oak processionary moth populations behave in different habitats, which is essential for effective management, and it will provide information on parasitoids and predators that may be useful in biological control of the pest.
  • Publications

    Oak processionary moth

    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    Tree Pest Advisory Note A major defoliator of oak in Europe. This document details signs and symptoms of the named tree pest(s) or disease(s) and provides advice on what to do if you suspect the pest or disease is present. Related pages Main oak processionary moth resources page Research and advice on tree pests and diseases Tree Health Diagnostic and Advisory […]
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  • Tools and Resources

    Oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea)

    Information about the pest larvae (caterpillars) of oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea), including its biology, distribution, management and control.
  • Research

    Improved early detection of oak processionary moth

    Details of the improved methods for the early detection of Oak Processionary Moth
  • Publications

    Monitoring the oak processionary moth with Pheromone traps

    Lead Author: Nigel A Straw
    The oak processionary moth is a serious forestry pest that is capable of causing complete defoliation of oak trees. Its caterpillars are also a hazard to health. Breeding populations of the moth were discovered for the first time in the UK in London in 2006 and these initial infestations have since spread and the moth […]
  • Research

    The social dimensions of oak processionary moth (OPM) management

    Management of oak processionary moth (OPM) is becoming an increasing challenge to land managers of trees and woodlands in urban and rural areas as the pest continues to spread outwards from original infestation sites in London. This work looks at how landowners and other managers of trees are responding to...
  • Research

    Native species that may be mistaken for oak processionary moth

    Lackey moth (Malacosoma neustria), Brown-tail moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea), Small ermine moth (Yponomeuta species), Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar), Buff-tip moth (Phalera bucephala), Small Eggar moth (Eriogaster lanestris), Vapourer moth (Orgyia antiqua)
  • Research

    Use of pheromone traps to monitor oak processionary moth

    This project is carrying out experimental trials to improve and standardise the use of pheromone traps for monitoring populations of oak processionary moth.
  • Media

    Racheal Lee BGjournal 21.2 p 60-62

    Racheal Lee BGjournal 21.2 p 60-62 R. Lee (2024). BGjournal volume 21, number 2, pp. 60-62.
  • Tools and Resources

    OPM manual – 3. Management zones

    If you own or manage oak trees in the area affected by oak processionary moth (OPM), you need to check which OPM management zone your trees are in. This will help you to decide what action you need to take. There are currently three geographically-distinct OPM management zones. Established area This is the area where OPM is established in the South […]
  • Tools and Resources

    OPM Manual – 12. Pictures

    Photographs of moths, caterpillars and nests of the oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea) in a variety of situations.