Vitax Box Tree Moth Trap - Pheromone Lure for Buxus Protection 12 Week Kit

Vitax Box Tree Moth Trap - Pheromone Lure for Buxus Protection 12 Week Kit Description

The Professional Shield for Your Prize Buxus

Box Tree Moths can decimate decades of growth in just a few weeks. Vitax Box Tree Moth Trap is the definitive 2026 solution for gardeners who refuse to lose their hedging. By trapping male moths, this system significantly reduces the mating population and provides you with the essential data needed to time your manual or biological control measures perfectly.

The "Disruption & Detection" Science

Why wait for the caterpillars to appear when you can stop the moths?

• Cycle Interruption: The pheromone lure mimics the female moth, drawing males into the funnel trap and preventing them from fertilizing eggs.

• Glue-Free Safety: Unlike sticky traps that can accidentally harm beneficial insects or small birds, this funnel-design trap is a safe, mechanical solution.

• Multi-Generation Defense: With up to three generations of caterpillars possible per season, this trap provides constant surveillance from the first flight in April to the final peak in October.

Professional Installation Strategy

For elite results and total garden vigilance:

• Strategic Placement: Deploy your trap in mid-to-late April. Hang it at a height of 1.5m (5ft) near your box plants using the provided string.

• Pheromone Management: Place the lure in the internal basket—do not pierce or open the sachet, as the scent is released naturally from the surface. Store the second lure in a cool, dry place until needed.

• The 6-Week Rotation: Each lure is active for 42 days. Replace the lure every 6 weeks and clean the trap of any debris to maintain maximum attractiveness.

• Monitoring Protocol: Inspect the trap twice weekly. If moths are captured, immediately check your plants for the signature "cobweb" webbing or yellow-striped caterpillars.