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Oak Processionary Moth Management Specialists

19/07/2018

Last Updated: 06/12/2019

The Arboricultural Association has collated the following list of “ARB Approved Contractors” (ArbACs) who either currently undertake Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) management / eradication services or have stated they have the skills and equipment available to do so. Please note this specialist area of arboricultural ‘pest and disease’ management is outside of the scope of the ArbAC Scheme and hence the Association can offer no assurances regarding the standards, nor effectiveness, of works undertaken. Please contact the contractors directly using the contact details stated below.

Forestry Commission ‘Treatment and Management’ information see www.forestry.gov.uk/oakprocessionarymoth and www.forestry.gov.uk/opm for more general OPM information.

OPM warning

Advanced Tree Services

Contact Name: Ivan Hopkinson

‌01483 210066

Type of Treatments Offered: Spraying with DiPel and nest removal

Disposal Methods: Nests double bagged and removed as hazardous waste by Grundon Waste Management

‌ivan@atstrees.co.uk

‌info@atstrees.co.uk

‌www.atstrees.co.uk

Bartlett Tree Experts

Contact Name: Adam Steggles

‌01494 677889

Type of Treatments Offered: Whole tree spraying, (High volume and ULV ) Nest removal, Survey

Disposal Methods: For Richmond Park, we incinerate at their incinerator and works at our yard we have an in-house incinerator

‌01494 677889

‌asteggles@Bartlett.com

‌www.bartlettuk.com/

Connick Tree Services Ltd

Contact Name: Dan Pennington

‌01737 779191

Type of Treatments Offered: Fogging. Vacuum nest removal

Disposal Methods: Incineration via Burn Bins through contract with Grundon

‌01737 779191

‌info@connicktreecare.co.uk

‌www.connicktreecare.co.uk

Down To Earth Trees Ltd

Contact Name: Aran Harris

‌01959 524623

Type of Treatments Offered: anual nest removal using a high-powered HEPA filter commercial vacuum.

Disposal Methods: Incineration via Grundon Waste Management Ltd

‌01959 524623

‌enquiries@dtetrees.co.uk

‌www.downtoearthtrees.co.uk

Eastwood Tree Services

Contact Name: Elliott Brydon

‌01449 760 780

Type of Treatments Offered: Nest Removal and Incineration

Disposal Methods: Incineration on site, with a D7 Exemption in place (D7: Burning waste in the open) from Gov.UK

‌01449 760 780

‌elliott.brydon@treefella.com

‌www.eastwoodtreeservices.co.uk

G. Burley & Sons Ltd

Contact Name: Nick Eddison

‌01306 711799

Type of Treatments Offered: Nest removal/destruction on-site with mobile incinerator

Disposal Methods: Nest removal/destruction on-site with mobile incinerator

‌01306 711799

‌07736 880499

‌neddison@gburley.co.uk

‌www.tclgrp.co.uk

GraftinGardeners Ltd

Contact Name: Peter Arnold / Adam Arnold

‌020 8123 7653

Type of Treatments Offered: Nest removal

Disposal Methods: Graftingardeners use the most efficient and safe method for removing nests, dead and living caterpillars and their hairs, by using a commercial vacuum capable of working to a high-efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA) specification.

The nests are then destroyed on site using a mobile incinerator which complies with environmental standards.

Graftingardeners also use Organic spray methods to kill the larvae during earlier stages and we strongly object to the harsh chemicals that are currently used.

‌020 8123 7653

‌info@graftingardeners.co.uk

‌www.graftingardeners.co.uk

Gristwood and Toms

Contact Name: James Shaw

‌07501 001647

Type of Treatments Offered: Pheromone Trapping , Surveying , Spraying and Nest Removals

Disposal Methods: Incinerations carried out by a hazardous waste management company

‌07501 001647

‌james.shaw@gristwoodandtoms.co.uk

‌www.gristwoodandtoms.co.uk

Jenks Oxford Limited

Contact Names: Paul Jenks or Michelle Grisman

‌01864 341315

Type of Treatments Offered: Chemical Spraying, Removal of nests and treatment of area in accordance with forestry commission recommendations, including use of PPE and specialist equipment

Disposal Methods: To licensed waste recycling site for high temperature incineration in accordance with forestry commission recommendations

‌01864 341315

‌info@jenksgroup.co.uk

‌www.jenksgroup.co.uk

Maydencroft Ltd

Contact Name: Patrick Venables

‌07887 496793

Type of Treatments Offered: Nest Removal and spraying

Disposal Methods: Use of Cawleys waste disposal. All waste triple bagged and taped. Stored in UN barrels and treated as clinical waste.

‌07887 496793

‌patrick.venables@maydencroft.co.uk

‌www.maydencroft.co.uk

Myers Tree Services

Contact Name: Jamie Myers

‌07886 389740

Type of Treatments Offered: Nest removal

Disposal Methods: We use Grundon Waste Management Ltd to remove infected waste.

‌07886 389740

‌info@myerstrees.co.uk

‌www.myerstrees.co.uk

The Tree Company (London) Ltd

Contact Names: Ed Campbell-White or Bill Malin

‌020 8577 8118

Type of Treatments Offered: Spraying of OPM nets and manual removal

Disposal Methods: For Richmond Park, we incinerate at their incinerator and works at our yard we have an in house incinerator

‌01306 711799

‌enquiries@thetreecompany.co.uk

‌www.thetreecompany.co.uk

Tree Fella Ltd

Contact Name: Brendan O’Conner

‌01702 216 766

Type of Treatments Offered: Nest Removal and Incineration

Disposal Methods: Incineration on site, with a D7 Exemption in place (D7: Burning waste in the open) from Gov.UK

‌01702 216 766

‌b.oconnor@treefella.com

‌www.treefella.co.uk

Treeline Services Ltd

Contact Name: James Jackman

‌01306 741800

Type of Treatments Offered: OPM spraying and nest removal

Disposal Methods: Nests and items of disposable PPE are moved in sealed containers as controlled waste to an approved incinerator by a licenced carrier that has been assessed, approved and monitored in line with our internal management systems.

‌01306 741800

‌james@treeline.co.uk

‌www.treeline.co.uk/