Why is the boxwood moth such a big problem?
She came from Asia and for good at the European gardens. Bukszpanowa moth has been havoc for over 10 years in Poland. He most often attacks, but also feeds on the euonymus. holly and laurel. Adults do not pose the greatest threat. Larvae are much more dangerous for plants. They feed on plants, leading to their complete death. It is worth knowing that an adult boxwood moth is visiting several generations of larvae in one season. It makes the boxwood moth completely strip the bushes in a few months. A characteristic feature of the boxwood moth are white threads resembling cobwebs, which appear on infected bushes. You can also see adults flying around.
Mix these 2 ingredients and spray the plants. Homemade spraying that will destroy the boxwood moth
Spraying will work best for removing boxwood moth. In this way, the entire plant is covered with a preparation that works directly on pests. This type of spraying is safe for plants. Among the purchased preparations, those containing are most often recommended. It gets into the digestive tract and produces crystalline proteins. The larvae die within 3 days. You can also reach for home remedies. They are less invasive, but often equally effective. The spraying of rapeseed oil and vinegar will help in the fight against boxwood. In a bucket, mix 4 tablespoons of white vinegar, 4 tablespoons of oil and 0.5 liters of water. Pour the whole into a bottle with an atomizer and spray the plants attacked by the boxwood moth. The oil deposits on parts of plants, causing the spraying not to flow too quickly to the ground. In addition, oil sticks the bodies of pests, leading to rotting and dying. Vinegar, in turn, discourages adults from feeding and laying eggs. After about 20 minutes from spraying, the larvae will start falling to the ground. They should be collected and burned. This type of spraying can regularly repeat once every few weeks.
