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Oak Processionary Moth – Thaumetopoea processionea

Available Products
10 mg Standard Lure
Dispenser Details
10 mg Standard Lure
Active Life
4-6 weeks (temperature dependent)
Pest Details
Adult
Wingspan of 25-35 mm. Forewings are grey suffused with white and darker grey markings. Hindwings are white, each with a faint broad transverse line.
Larvae
Newly hatched larvae are uniformly brown with a dark head. The body colour lightens as the larvae matures. Final instars are grey with a black head and a single dark
stripe running along the back and a whitish line along each side. Clumps of long white hairs arise from orange warty pinacula along the length of the body.
Eggs
Laid in rows to form a plaque and covered with greyish scales on twigs and small branches in the canopy.
Distribution
Europe and the Middle East
Economic Host(s)
Primarily oak (Quercus) and on occasion beech (Fagus), birch (Betula) and hawthorn (Crataegus).
Symptons/Signs
Early instars feed together on leaves and hide in soil and leaf litter. Later instars form a communal silken nest. Feeding larvae skeletonise leaves. Mature larvae leave the tree in a line to locate a pupation site. Urticating hairs from the larvae cause irritation and allergic reactions in humans and pets.
Generations
1
Monitoring
Adults Present
July to September
Recommended Trap Density
1 per 20 trees or traps spaced 100 m apart.
Trap Maintenance
Check traps on a regular basis; at least twice a week. Replace the pheromone dispensers every 4 weeks to achieve optimum results.
Storage
Keep product away from heat and direct sunlight. Store in a refrigerator for a shelf life of 6 months or a freezer for an extended life of 12 months. Always store sealed in original packaging.
Recommended Trap
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