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Box tree moth trap

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Box tree moth trap
Box tree moth trap
Box tree moth trap
Box tree moth trap
Box tree moth trap

Box tree moth trap

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If your box plants or hedges are showing signs of being blighted by box tree caterpillars (leaf damage, defoliation, bore holes in...

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If your box plants or hedges are showing signs of being blighted by box tree caterpillars (leaf damage, defoliation, bore holes in bark) use this moth trap to keep their numbers in check.

It uses a pheromone lure to attract, catch and kill adult male moths. Attracted to the scent, moths fly in through the entry holes, drop down and become trapped.

Fewer male moths in circulation dramatically reduces reproduction so future generations of box tree caterpillars are much smaller in number. The pheremone is specific to this species and won’t attract other moths nor harm bees, birds or wildlife.

The trap also helps with monitoring populations, giving you an early warning so you can take steps to mitigate infestations.

Setting the trap:

1. Remove paper from the yellow sticky pad and place it inside the bottom of the bucket.

2. Attach the funnel to the bucket by lining up the slots on the funnel with the tabs on the bucket and twisting to lock them together.

3. Fasten the lid to the funnel by aligning the 4 inserts with the 4 pegs on the funnel. Push the pegs into the holes so the lid is fully attached.

4. Place one pheromone lure in the plastic cage and securely fasten the cap on the cage. Store the remaning lure in the fridge.

5. Push the lure cage through the hole in the lid from above so the cage hangs below the lid.

6. Thread the hanging cord through the two holes on the lid and tie at both ends, and hang the trap at a height of approximately 1.5m.

When to use:

Box tree moths are active from April to October with several generations in a season, so the trap should be set throughout this period. Use one trap per 150m2.

Two pheromone lures come with the trap, each of which lasts up to six weeks. To maintain the traps, all you need to do is replace the lures and remove caught moths every six weeks.

Key features:

  • Drastically reduces box tree caterpillar populations
  • Harmless to other moth species, bees, birds and insects
  • Easy to set up and can be refilled and reused

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