Predators and parasitoids of processionary caterpillars
- Dermestid beetles (Dermestidae spp.) are the dominant predators, and eat the eggs and first instar caterpillars within the egg mass. ...
- Tachinid flies (Tachinidae) are parasitoids of O. ...
- Chalcid wasps (Chalcididae) are also parasitoids of O.
What eats oak processionary moths?
OPM does have some natural enemies in its native range to include some species of birds, beetles, small mammals, and parasites.
How do you get rid of oak processionary caterpillars?
Solution to treat against oak processionary
There is practically no available effective anti-parasite treatment. The only solution is to prevent caterpillars from spreading to other oak trees. Locate and destroy nests which are a wispy white color, as if made from spider webs.
