{"product_id":"box-tree-moth-caterpillar-steinernema-feltiae-carpocapsae-mix","title":"Box Tree Moth Caterpillar - (Steinernema Feltiae\/Carpocapsae mix)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box tree moth has now become an important pest on box (Buxus spp.), especially across the South of England. The larvae (caterpillars) feed on the foliage and within days can cause severe levels of defoliation and dieback.  The RHS has confirmed that nematodes considerably reduce larvae numbers, therefore reducing pest numbers by affecting this life stage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStephanie Bird, RHS Entomologist said\u003cstrong\u003e ‘Nematodes can be a useful addition to the gardener’s armoury for control of box moth caterpillar’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpotting the pest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may notice webbing or the caterpillars, you will also see their yellow eggs on the underside of leaves.  The adult moth is brown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove as many caterpillars as feasible by hand along with leaves that have extensive webbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are 2 generations of Box tree moth per year so nematodes treatments in spring and mid summer are a good idea, the air temperature should be 12°C or above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeally you do 3 applications 2 weeks apart at each treatment time, the packs will last in your fridge for 2-3 weeks so only buy the first 2 doses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions for using the nematodes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/Nematode_Mix.jpg?v=1788371555\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiological controls are not always kept in stock, they are ordered in fresh.  This can sometimes lead to a time lag between when you place the order and when it is despatched.  Order by 10am Monday for same week despatch by Ladybird Plant Care.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"1 x 60 sqm pack","offer_id":54855345209671,"sku":"GYO-01-PK-S","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 x 60 sqm packs","offer_id":54855345242439,"sku":"GYO-02-PK-M","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 60 sqm packs","offer_id":54855345275207,"sku":"GYO-03-PK-L","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/unnamed.png?v=1788345080","url":"https:\/\/naturalgrower.co.uk\/products\/box-tree-moth-caterpillar-steinernema-feltiae-carpocapsae-mix","provider":"Natural Grower","version":"1.0","type":"link"}