Customer story
Municipality of Beerse

About the Municipality of Beerse
Beerse has been struggling with the nuisance of processionary caterpillars for some time. To protect residents and keep public spaces safe, the municipality sought a sustainable solution. And because raising awareness and burning nests is not always enough, a new, ecological approach was tested: nesting boxes for great tits and blue tits, the caterpillar's natural enemies.
The municipality has been working with A-kwadraat for a long time on green maintenance and painting work. So, calling on the carpentry workshop for this project was a logical and ideal next step.
How we strengthen the Municipality of Beerse together
Our team at A-kwadraat supports the municipality in designing, making, and installing nesting boxes, so that great tits and blue tits have a safe place to breed. We also ensure a well-organized approach: the locations and numbers per site are closely monitored.
Dirk Peeters, foreman of the Beerse municipal parks department, explains:
“Almost 200 nesting boxes have already been hung, and another 200 will be installed this year. I have already seen titmice in various places.”
How we work together
The collaboration between the Municipality of Beerse and A-kwadraat builds on a long-standing relationship of trust. The parks department was already familiar with our teams from previous assignments, such as traditional green maintenance (pruning, mowing, weed removal) and additional tasks such as emptying public trash cans or inspecting playground equipment. So when Beerse decided to use nesting boxes to combat the processionary caterpillar, it was a quick decision to call on our carpentry workshop.
In the meantime, all the nesting boxes have been made and installed, and an annual maintenance check was the logical next step. During the preparations, it became clear that this would be the next step in the collaboration.
Today, our team is also conducting the annual inspection of the nesting boxes: we clean them (including removing old nests) and repair or replace them if necessary. We have noticed that most nesting boxes are inhabited every year by a hopefully happy family of titmice.
The added value of A-kwadraat
At A-kwadraat, everything revolves around reliability, local involvement, and sustainable solutions.
- Reliability and independence
“Communication with A-kwadraat employees is very open and flexible. If there is a problem, we deal with it immediately. The work that A-kwadraat delivers is fine. In fact, I don't even need to check it. Blind trust is the key word.” - Local and personal connection
Many employees come from the municipality of Beerse itself, which gives the project extra meaning: "One of the people who made the nesting boxes is the son of a colleague of mine. I really like that local aspect." - Sustainability and innovation
At A-kwadraat, we don't just look at the result, but also at the long term: the use of sustainable materials and electric machines for green maintenance reduces ecological impact and promotes working comfort.
How we make an impact together
Thanks to A-kwadraat, the municipality of Beerse can control the processionary caterpillar population in a sustainable manner, while ensuring that green spaces remain livable for residents.
“Nest boxes are one factor in a larger approach. Gradually, the tit population should grow, and hopefully we will see a clear difference in three to five years,” Dirk explains.
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We also try to take the ecological aspect into account ourselves, if it is economically feasible. We are not imposing it yet, but I think that will happen in the future.
Dirk Peeters
Beerse Parks Department
Our collaboration in a nutshell
Customer
Municipality of Beerse
How we support their production
Building and hanging nesting boxes, maintaining nesting boxes, supporting green projects
Role of A-squared
Craftsmanship, joinery, precision, locally involved, integrated commitment to various tasks
Why together with A-kwadraat
Reliable, flexible, locally involved, socially and environmentally conscious
Result
Nearly 200 nesting boxes installed, first titmice spotted, sustainable approach to combating processionary caterpillars, smooth cooperation, strengthened local involvement
Collaboration, as told by our customers
About A-kwadraat
A-kwadraat is a custom work company with strong roots in the Kempen region. For decades, we have combined a warm, personal approach with the professionalism of a modern company. Our motivation remains the same: everyone included.
For us, that means we dare to act where others hesitate, are always ready to help each other and our partners, and appreciate each other in what we do. Problems? We don't shy away from them; together we look for a solution that works for everyone. That's how we ensure that your production runs smoothly, our people grow, and every hand counts.
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