Update 12 June 2026
BOX TREE CATERPILLER
The first moths of the year have been spotted, and sightings are set to increase as the warm weather approaches.
It is still too early to treat. Trapping male moths with pheromone traps does not reduce the damage. Only some of the males are caught, and the number of caterpillars remains high.
The next treatment period will be around the beginning of July. Keep an eye on our updates.
More info on our page about Box tree caterpiller
BOXWOOD BLIGHT
Fungal pressure has risen significantly due to the wet weather. It is best to treat your plants as soon as the next dry spell arrives, following our schedule with the recommended products.
More info on our page about Boxwood Blight
BOX TREE CATERPILLER
The caterpillars are bright green with a black head. This Asian butterfly can grow as big as 4 cm. There are two generations in Belgium : April/May and August.
BOXWOOD BLIGHT
The investation starts with black spots on the leaf. A few days later the affected leaves will fall down en masse and black stripes appear on the young twigs.