{"product_id":"box-tree-moth-caterpillar-steinernema-feltiae-carpocapsae-mix","title":"Box Tree Moth Caterpillar - (Steinernema Feltiae\/Carpocapsae mix)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe box tree moth has become one of the most damaging pests affecting Buxus (box hedging), particularly across the South of England. Its larvae feed rapidly on foliage, causing severe defoliation and dieback within days. Parasitic nematodes offer an effective, natural way to reduce caterpillar numbers and protect your box plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can read the full application instructions \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/4573\/0117\/files\/Multitarget_Nematode_Mix.pdf?v=1750754762\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Box Moth Caterpillar Nematode Instructions\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpotting the pest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook out for webbing on foliage, caterpillars on or inside the plant, and yellow eggs on the underside of leaves. The adult moth is brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove as many caterpillars as possible by hand, along with heavily webbed leaves. Apply nematodes when air temperature is 12°C or above — there are two generations of box tree moth per year, so treatments in spring and mid-summer are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor best results, apply three treatments two weeks apart at each treatment time. Packs keep in the fridge for 2–3 weeks, so there's no need to buy all doses at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRHS endorsed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stephanie Bird, RHS Entomologist, confirmed that nematodes considerably reduce larvae numbers and are \"a useful addition to the gardener's armoury for control of box moth caterpillar\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you spot this pest, the RHS would appreciate a sighting report via their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/boxtreemothsurvey\" title=\"BOX MOTH SURVEY RHS\"\u003esurvey here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: biological controls are ordered fresh and are not always held in stock. There may be a short lead time between ordering and despatch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"1 x 60 sqm pack","offer_id":56958964728139,"sku":"GYO-01-PK-S","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 x 60 sqm packs","offer_id":56958964760907,"sku":"GYO-02-PK-M","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 60 sqm packs","offer_id":56958964793675,"sku":"GYO-03-PK-L","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/8101\/6651\/files\/box-tree-moth-caterpillar-steinernema-feltiaecarpocapsae-mix-8425848.jpg?v=1775393592","url":"https:\/\/florifi.co.uk\/products\/box-tree-moth-caterpillar-steinernema-feltiae-carpocapsae-mix","provider":"Florifi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}