Occurrence: various boxwood species

Main symptoms:
eaten leaves, light beige in color
light green feces crumbs in the web and under the plant
in severe infestation webs clearly visible

Biology:
The larva spins itself between the leaves and hibernates. In spring, when temperatures rise to over 7C for a longer period of time, the caterpillars start feeding again. They usually go through 6 larval stages during their development into pupae. The females, which live for around 8 days, lay their eggs on the underside of the leaves. Under favorable climatic conditions, the development of a second and third generation per year is possible.
Egg laying: female lays approx. 100-150 eggs
Caterpillar stage (damage stage): approx. 10 weeks at 15C for approx. 3 weeks 25-30C
Lifespan of the butterflies: approx. 8-9 days
Flight time of the first generation: mid-March to early April (at dusk) Flight time of the second &~ third generation: until October
Application:
Assemble the trap and attach it with the included wire depending on the area of use. (The exact assembly instructions and the area of use are described in detail for each pheromone trap.)
In order not to lure the pest directly into the crops to be protected, the trap should be hung in another nearby tree, for example. If this is not possible, the trap can be attached to a stake. Hang the trap between the main wind direction and the tree, at eye level. The trap entrances must not be blocked by branches and leaves.
Each trap should be checked at regular intervals of 2-3 days. Whenever the trap is checked, the glue base must be cleaned of adhering insects using an auxiliary instrument (e.g. twig, wooden spatula) if necessary so that the full glue surface is retained. If it is heavily soiled, replace the glue base or re-glue it with Soveurode special glue (spray glue).
Replace the attractant stubble and, if necessary, the glue base after 4-8 weeks.
The traps must be hung up before the moth begins to fly.
A trap set consists of:
1 trap body (WitaTrap Delta Super Trap grp)
2 glue bases (packaged separately)
2 pheromone stubble (packaged separately)
Hanging wire for assembly and
a precise description.