Tag: box tree moth
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Hire an expert: Saving your Box hedges from Box Tree Moth
Box tree moth caterpillar (Cydalima perspectalis), also known as Box moth, Box tree moth and Buxus moth is an all-too-common pest of the humble box hedge, Buxus sempervirens. And right now its active in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. Having dealt with it for clients in the last week I thought it was a great time to…
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How a professional deals with Box Moth
Box tree moth caterpillar (Cydalima perspectalis), also known as Box moth, Box tree moth and Buxus moth is an all-too-common pest of the humble box hedge, Buxus sempervirens. So how does a professional gardener, here in Buckinghamshire, deal with it? The first stage is identification. Chances are if you are reading this you have already…