- The boxwood moth, an Asian pest, has been conquering Europe since 2007, and since 2012 it has been destroying box trees in Poland.
- Boxwood moth larvae feed on the leaves, leaving characteristic white threads resembling a spider’s web.
- Fight the invasion with home spraying! Prepare a simple solution of dish soap and baking soda.
- Learn how to effectively apply this natural remedy to get rid of pests and save your plants!
The boxwood moth is a relatively new pest in Europe. It naturally occurred in Asia, and it reached the Old Continent in the 2000s. The first individuals of the boxwood moth in Europe were recorded in 2007 in Germany. The boxwood moth arrived in Poland in 2012 and since then it has spread throughout the country. As the name suggests, the boxwood moth attacks primarily. However, it can also occur on other shrubs, including bumblebees, laurel cherries and rhododendrons.
what does a boxwood moth look like?
It is a species of butterfly that destroys plants. The larvae feed on leaves and shoots, biting holes in them. Adults are not harmful. However, it is worth knowing that a female can give birth to up to 4 generations in one season. it feeds on bushes, causing them to completely die. A characteristic feature of plants infected by the moth are white threads resembling a spider’s web. An adult individual reaches a length of about 4 cm and has characteristic white wings with a brown border. The larvae are light green and become increasingly brown over time.
Home spray for boxwood moth. The pests will drop dead
The only effective way to combat boxwood moth is spraying. If you don’t want to use it, start with home remedies. Gardeners most often recommend dishwashing liquid and baking soda for boxwood moths. The active ingredients from these products enter the digestive system of pests and cause their death. To prepare a spray with baking soda and dishwashing liquid, simply mix these ingredients with water. For 5 liters of water, prepare half a glass of dishwashing liquid and 3 packages of baking soda. Mix everything thoroughly and pour into a spray bottle. Spray early in the morning. After a few hours, boxwood moth individuals will begin to fall dead from the plants. Collect them and destroy them. Repeat spraying regularly every few weeks.
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