Arborists reminded of OPM hazard

[Khriss]

In the main thou' I hope OPM is a regressive issue as I dont think the climate here suits them , however it is up to LA's to deal with them effectively as cross-boundary infestation is the main hurdle , K

 

( We clear all ours - some Local Authority dont give a shit )

[Gary Prentice]

8 hours ago, Khriss said:

In the main thou' I hope OPM is a regressive issue as I dont think the climate here suits them , however it is up to LA's to deal with them effectively as cross-boundary infestation is the main hurdle , K

 

( We clear all ours - some Local Authority dont give a shit )

I thought there was an obligation, due to public health issues?

[Khriss]

Oh there is Gary, I think LA's also believe there is a obligation to not spend cash  k

[nath]

I've had a reaction to these and its not nice.  Timely reminder, thanks

[Shooter]

How long have these been around for to be contained in such a small area still?

[Mick Dempsey]

2006 according to wiki

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_processionary

[woody paul]

Reaction must be the same as Brown tailed moth caterpillar.??.

[David Humphries]

Encouraging to see the BBC helping out with public information regarding OPM.....

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43930702

 

Engagement with tree owners and the public is the future of living with this pest.

 

 

 

The trees we manage with OPM are within the yellow circle on this latest FC map

 

 

 

 

 

[David Humphries]

This years spraying across the site starts in a week or so   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[tree-fancier123]

9 minutes ago, David Humphries said:

This years spraying across the site starts in a week or so

excellent - maybe a shame to use chemicals, but they do look nasty bugs, better to intervene

 

maybe on a smaller scale - climbers with PA1/PA6 knapsack application