On May 28, 2025, in the "Hryhorivskyi Bor" tract in Kharkiv, a release of the ant beetle (Thanasimus formicarius) took place - a beneficial entomophage that is a natural enemy of many dangerous forest pests, particularly bark beetles. The event was organized by specialists of SSE "Kharkivlisozakhyst" as part of implementing integrated forest protection methods.

Integrated forest protection involves a comprehensive approach to maintaining the health of forest ecosystems with minimal use of chemical agents. One of the key methods is biological control of pest populations using natural predators like the ant beetle. Both adult in ... Read more »