03 February 2017

Caterpillars - Buxus sempervirens

The following we received from Dominique Urban:

How to protect and treat Box (Buxus)

The plants are attacked by an insect, “pyralis” (Fr : pyrale). (or meal moth, eastern firefly and big dipper firefly)




They can be protected and treated by spraying products against  la pyrale du bois” or “la pyrale
du chou” (the same product for both).


The caterpillar that does all the damage

If you prefer to use organic sprays, there is one called “Solabiol” which is available at Racine in Draguignan and probably other places.


Box ravaged by the caterpillar




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