Mottlock Moth Box from Aries – The Best Catch Rates for Clothes Moths on the Market!

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Synthetic insecticides such as cypermethrin and deltamethrin are efficient, but must be thoroughly applied inside the bush and under leaves. Natural pyrethrin insecticides, extracted from Chrysanthemum and mixed with colza oil, can also be used. Spinosad, based on chemical compounds found in a bacterium, is also efficient.

Invest in an ID guide to help you identify the moths you attract. Concise Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland is a great place to start, while Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland is chunkier.

Box caterpillars are most active between March and October, during which time they can destroy a box plant within a week.

Székely, L.; Dinca, V.; Mihai, C. (2012). " Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859), a new species for the Romanian fauna (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Spilomelinae)". Buletin de Informare Entomologica. 22 (3–4): 73–77.Although they're expensive to buy, a decent moth trap is an essential item if you're into Lepidoptera, as it will catch you moths on almost any night of the year. I have both, and although the Actinic trap catches different species than the MV trap, the MV trap catches at least ten times as many. I'd stay with MV if I were you. Actinic lighting peaks in the 420 nanometer range and emits a fluorescent blue light - it's the light that comes out of those big old overhead fluorescent tubes in offices. The flipside is though that the light isn't nearly as bright so might be more appropriate if you live in a suburban settings where bright lights would annoy the neighbours. Ideal Conditions If it’s your first time seeing these crawly creatures on your boxwood, you’re probably wondering what they are. Well, these are box caterpillars. In the UK, moth traps are especially effective between May and October, and the height of the moth season is June and July. That said, moths are on the wing every night of the year, and believe it or not I've never set a trap and had nothing caught the next morning. The best nights are windless, moonless, warn and humid. Other Methods

There are no chemicals specifically recommended for use on box blight, but you could try a fungicide for ornamental plants. How do I avoid box blight? The shorter persistence products (that are usually certified for organic growing) are likely to be less damaging to non-target wildlife. Spray once more at the end of winter. This will catch your box tree moths early, preventing them from damaging your boxwood the following year.It was recorded in Ontario, Canada in August 2018 [12] and in the eastern United States in May 2021. [13] Description [ edit ] The box caterpillar is a pest primarily targeting boxwood (Buxus) plants. We commonly use box plants for ornamental hedges and topiaries, so really, a pest infestation is the very last thing we want! Box Tree Moth flying season is between April to October when there can be up to three generations of the pest. Each lure lasts up to six weeks when used with one of our unique traps. These replacement lures can be used as needed to cover a whole season and reduce damage to your box tree hedges.