Pine processionary by predators, parasites and viruses which attack the moth at different stages of its life-cycle: Efforts to control the pine processionary have included biological control using "Bacillus thuringiensis", which is effective on eggs and first or second stage caterpillars (in September or October), or insecticides such as diflubenzuron, an insect growth regulator, which can be sprayed from aircraft. Monitoring can include the use of pheromone traps. Older methods used insecticides in oil, inserted directly into nests, or mechanical removal of nests. Pine processionary The pine processionary ("Thaumetopoea pityocampa") is a moth of the family Thaumetopoeidae. Sometimes placed in the genus
Animal Health Trust Both clinics have active clinical research programmes. Together with the diagnostics and DNA testing services, the clinics work closely with its research teams to further scientific developments and achievements. Both clinics are core to fulfilling its educational objectives. The above activities are underpinned by the AHT’s fundraising and central support teams. Central support incorporates directorate, finance, information technology, human resources and estate and premises management. The AHT was founded in 1946 as the "Veterinary Education Trust" by Walter Reginald Wooldridge; it was renamed the "Animal Health Trust" in 1948. Animal Health Trust The Animal Health Trust (AHT) is a large