Oak Processionary Moth awareness & removal
Date: 6th August 2024
Duration: 1 Day
Location: Course available by appointment
Price: £155 + VAT per person
EnquireIncluding Brown Tail Moth (BTM) and Pine Processionary Moth (PPM) OPM is becoming increasingly widespread in the UK and there is potential for people working in, or responsible for others in the outdoor environment to come into contact with OPM, BTM and PPM. This one-day course has been designed to build OPM, BTM and PPM awareness and what to do in the event of it being discovered or reported.
Who should attend?
This LANTRA approved course is aimed at people who work and/or responsible for others or the public in the outdoor environment.
Aims of the course
- Delegates will learn how to identify OPM, BTM and PPM;
- What the health and ecological implications are;
- Understand different methods of how to manage it in order to keep themselves and others free from harm.
What will you learn?
By the end of the course delegates will:
- Be familiar with what OPM, BTM and PPM is and the associated risks;
- Understand the history and biology of OPM, BTM and PPM;
- Be able to identify the caterpillars, nests and adult moths in the field;
- Know what to do if OPM, BTM and PPM is reported or discovered;
- Learn health and safety precautions related to OPM, BTM and PPM;
- Understand the importance of biosecurity measures and how to implement them;
- Understand the different control measures and their impact on the wider environment;
- Be able to implement a risk-based approach;
- Know how to manage OPM, BTM and PPM in the long term.
How will you benefit?
- Potential cost saving opportunities by being able to identify nests early;
- Reduce risk and improve health and environmental performance within your organisation;
- Engage and motivate your team by enhancing their environmental knowledge.
What will you receive?
All delegates will be issued with a workbook, and A LANTRA certificate of attendance upon completion of this Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) Awareness Course.
The instructor
The course is run by Patrick Venables, a qualified instructor who has been controlling OPM and has written and been delivering OPM training to industry specialists since 2011.
The facilities
- Courses are held at our offices outside Windsor and Hertford.
- Both locations are in rural locations but within 5 miles of train stations and have plenty of parking.
- Tea and coffee will be available during the day. There will be a break for you to eat your own lunch.
- If you have more than 6 people to train, we can come to your own venue.
Cost
£155 + VAT per person
Contact and booking details
To book this Oak Processionary Moth Awareness Course, please contact:
0800 157 7707 info@greenskillstraining.co.uk
We have two days available - 8th May at Panshanger Park and 15th May at Windsor.