Vitax Box Tree Moth Trap (1 Trap)

Vitax Box Tree Moth Trap consists of a trap with 2 pheromone lures to attract the male box tree moths, monitoring and helping control this serious pest. The lure attracts male moths which then drop through the funnel into the trap. Minor infestations may be adequately controlled by preventing males from mating with female moths. For severe infestations the monitoring trap provides warning of infestation allowing timely control measures to be introduced.

The box tree moth is generally active from mid-April to October, peaking between mid-July to the end of September. The moth has a wingspan of 38-40mm with white wings with a broad bronze brown border.  Occasionally the wings can be almost entirely brown with a couple of white spots on the forewing. There can be up to 3 generations of caterpillars during the season.

At the beginning of the season (mid to late April) before the first flight, hang or place the trap, ideally at a height of 1.5m (5 ft), close to the box plants to attract and trap any male moths in the area and monitor the potential level of infestation. Use 1 trap for every 200m2 of box plants. Before hanging up the Box Tree Moth Trap check your box plants to ensure there is no infestation already present.  Look for signs of infestation such as gelatinous clumps of 10-20 eggs on the undersides of leaves or green patterned caterpillars with a black head and white and yellow stripes plus a row of black spots. If an infestation has already occurred, cut out the infested branches and remove the pests by hand or spray with a suitable bug killer.