Box Tree Moth Alert In Western New York
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Protect Your Boxwoods with Professional Service
Boxwood shrubs are a cherished part of many landscapes, but they are under attack from an invasive pest: the box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis). This pest's caterpillars can cause rapid and severe damage, and if left untreated, can completely defoliate and even kill your boxwood plants.
The box tree moth can have multiple generations per year, with as many as 1 to 5 generations depending on your geographical location. This means a single season can bring repeated cycles of damage, making vigilant monitoring and timely treatment essential. Our professional service is here to help you protect your investment.
How to Identify the Box Tree Moth
The Moth
The adult moth has a wingspan of about 1.5 inches. The most common variant has white, slightly iridescent wings with a thick, dark brown border. There is also a less common "melanic" variant that is mostly brown.
The Caterpillar
The caterpillars are the most destructive stage. They are bright yellow-green with black stripes and raised black spots, and have a shiny black head. They can grow up to 1.5 inches long and are often found feeding within the webbing they create on the inside of the plant.
Signs of Infestation and Damage
The damage is caused by the hungry caterpillars. They feed on the leaves and can quickly defoliate a plant. Here's what to look for:
- Defoliation: Look for chewed, missing, or skeletonized leaves, often starting on the inside of the shrub and moving outward. This can quickly turn the plant from green to brown.
- Webbing and Frass: The caterpillars spin webs, which may contain green-black pellets of their waste, known as frass.
- Bark Damage: In severe infestations, after all the leaves are gone, the caterpillars will begin to feed on the bark, which can girdle the stems and kill the plant.
Our Professional Treatment Solutions
Dealing with the box tree moth can be complex due to its rapid life cycle. Our team of experts provides a comprehensive service to protect your boxwoods.
- Expert Inspection: We will perform a thorough inspection to confirm the presence of box tree moths and assess the extent of the damage.
- Targeted Treatments: We will apply professional-grade treatments at the optimal time in the moth's life cycle to ensure maximum effectiveness, targeting the caterpillars directly while minimizing impact on other species.
- Ongoing Protection: We can help you establish a long-term management plan to monitor for new generations and prevent future infestations.
Don't wait until it's too late. Protect your boxwoods with our professional care.
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