UPDATE 11 September 2023
BOX TREE CATERPILLER
The second generation of boxwood moths is still in full flight. Small caterpillars have already been detected here and there but they do little damage at the moment. It is still too early to treat so it is best to wait until late September/early October until all eggs have hatched. Follow our messages!
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BOXWOOD BLIGHT
The warm weather has briefly reduced infection pressure from boxwood fungus but dew is causing wet conditions overnight. . It is appropriate to treat now to prevent further damage.
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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.