{Tool} Nest boxes for birds are powerful tools in organic orchards (BIOFRUITNET Practice Abstract). Creator(s): Warlop, Francois. Issuing Organisation(s): GRAB - Groupe de Recherche en Agriculture Biologique. Biofruitnet Practice Abstract, no. 030. (2022)
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(Les nichoirs pour oiseaux sont des outils puissants dans les vergers biologiques. GRAB. Résumé de la pratique de BIOFRUITNET. Les nichoirs à oiseaux sont des outils importants en vergers biologiques)
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Summary in the original language of the document
Setting up bird nest boxes will increase their populations in and around the orchards and increase the magnitude of pest control.
Practical recommendation
• Buy or build nest boxes yourself (depending on the time and budget available)
• Look for construction tips1
• Start with orchards which lack habitat for birds firs
• Place 5 to 10 nest boxes/ha
• Set them up in existing hedges or in the orchards, at 2m high, with an opening towards the southeast.
• Clean the nests yearly for optimal occupation.
• Limit engine use as much as possible during the brooding season from March to June
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
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| What problem does the tool address?: | Organic orchards are affected by different pests (e.g., moths, aphids, etc.); natural biocontrol is crucial and shall be further supported. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | Birds like tits (Pictures 1 and 2) are useful animals for pest control. However, it is important that habitat is provided and that living conditions in the orchards are favourable. |
| Country: | France |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Practice abstracts |
| Keywords: | Temperate fruits, Pest control, Natural enemies, Biological control |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English temperate fruits http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7655 English pest control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5726 English natural enemies http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5085 English biological control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_918 |
| Subjects: | Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > Horizon 2020 > Biofruitnet France > GRAB - Groupe de Recherche en Agriculture biologique European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 862850 |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/44715, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/44716, https://biofruitnet.eu |
| Project ID: | ofk |
| Deposited By: | Basler, Andreas |
| ID Code: | 44715 |
| Deposited On: | 09 Dec 2022 15:28 |
| Last Modified: | 02 May 2024 10:32 |
| Document Language: | English, French/Francais |
| Status: | Published |
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