Action Plan Launched to Eradicate the Oak processionary moth from the UK
Forestry, health and local authorities launched a joint plan to try to eradicate a recently arrived moth that threatens Britain's oak trees and human health, from London.

Oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea) is a native of southern and central Europe it turned up on trees in west and south-west London in summer 2006.  The Oak processionary moth has begun breeding in Oak trees in a number of locations in London including Kew Gardens.

How to help
You can help by reporting sightings of the caterpillars (the moth's larval stage) or its nests.

For more information and how you can report sighting please visit the link below.

Web: Forestry Commissions website (this page opens in a new window)

Or download the Forestry Commissions tree pest advisory note that gives further information on the pest and photographs of the main life-cycle stages.

Tree pest advisory notice [PDF] (412kb)

Trees and Countryside Section
Parks and Countryside Services
Guildford Borough Council
Stoke Park Nursery
Nightingale Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 1ER

Tel: 01483 444771
Email: countryside@guildford.gov.uk