{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
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 |
| 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: | 18 Apr 2023 11:41 |
| Document Language: | English, French/Francais |
| Status: | Published |
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