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Box caterpillars can cause severe damage to box hedges and trees by stripping the leaves off in large numbers, leaving a skeletal, dying plant. Gardeners are likely to become aware of box tree caterpillar when they notice defoliation or find webbing and caterpillars on box plants.

Pheromone traps, can indicate whether there are moths in the areaand their level of activity. These areavailable from several suppliers including Agralan, Dragonfli and Solabiol Yes, box hedges can recover from damage caused by box caterpillar infestations, but the extent of recovery depends on the severity of the damage, the plant’s health, and the care you give it after it has been infested. What time of year do box caterpillars come out?Sáfián, Sz.; Horváth, B. (2011). "Box Tree Moth – Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859), new member in the Lepidoptera fauna of Hungary (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)". Natura Somogyiensis. 19: 245–246. The caterpillars feed on and are a pest of box ( Buxus), and they almost certainly arrived in the UK on imported Buxus plants. Habitat 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. Large funnel, the largest you can find. Larger is better and the beer-brewing industry seems to have a monopoly on large funnels. You'll want to cut the spout away anyway so that part of it matters little, but some sort of lip at the top is useful so that the funnel sits nicely on the polycarbonate and doesn't let moths escape. Colour doesn't matter, but I wouldn't use metal as it conducts heat too easily. If you’ve been hit with a box caterpillar infestation this year, you’re undoubtedly dying to know what to do about it. Follow this step-by-step guide to banish box caterpillars this summer. What Is Box Caterpillar?

As box caterpillars feed on the leaves, they tend to leave behind skeletonised leaves with only the veins remaining. This can give the plant a web-like appearance, as the caterpillars consume all of the soft tissue between the veins.

Box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis) is an invasive moth species first seen in Britain in 2008. Its destructive larvae were discovered in gardens in 2011. Box tree moths originated in Asia and are now established in London and the home counties with reported sightings as far north as Scotland. Symptoms of box tree moth caterpillar infestation But how do you know it’s a box caterpillar infestation? To recognise this, you need to know the signs. What Are the Signs of a Box Caterpillar Infestation? The RHS recommends that you don't use pesticides. Most pesticides (including organic types) reduce biodiversity, including natural enemies, impact soil health and have wider adverse environmental effects. Martini, Antonio; Di Vitantonio, Cinzia; Dindo, Maria Luisa (2019). "Acceptance and suitability of the box tree moth Cydalima perspectalis as host for the tachinid parasitoid Exorista larvarum". Bulletin of Insectology. 72 (1): 150–160. Kids love mothtraps (mine do). It's a great surprise to them that there should be so many butterfly-like insects out and about at night, and they take a lot of pleasure out of having some of the showier ones on their hands when we open up the trap in the morning. There's always a nice bit of oohing and aahing when the big red hawkmoths start appearing in the traps. Thoroughly recommended as a way of teaching children about your local wildlife. Using A Sheet

With this in mind, it’s unsurprising that seeing a box caterpillar infestation can cause even an experienced gardener some stress, especially if their boxwood is in plain sight for all to see! Away from any moth deterrents, such as lavender sachets, cedar balls etc. Placing moth boxes close to deterrents will have the effect of repelling the moths that you are now trying to attract!The caterpillars start at 15-20mm long and grow up to 40mm long. They then develop into pupae, which wrap themselves in white webbing. Box moths are nocturnal insects with white wings spanning 4cm. Their wings are edged with a dark brown trim and a little white “horn” halfway across the outside of the wingspan. What is the box caterpillar’s life cycle?