TOPBUXUS Anti Caterpillar® is a biological insecticide that is not harmful to humans and the environment. Even the natural enemies of the caterpillar, such as parasitic wasps, flies, bees and mites are not affected by the product. Birds that eat or are fed caterpillars treated with TOPBUXUS Anti Rups® will not be harmed by the product.
TOPBUXUS Anti Caterpillar® is a biological insecticides based on Bacillus Thuringiensis. The product is sprayed on the Buxus plants and remains on them for several weeks. Caterpillars that eat the treated leaves will stop feeding within 2 hours, the product will damage their digestive tract and they will die 1-2 days later.
When to treat with TOPBUXUS Anti Rups®
The ideal moment for treatment with TOPBUXUS Anti Rups® is the moment when you notice the first caterpillars in your Boxwood. If the treatment is carried out at the right time, you only need to treat 3 times per season, 1x for each caterpillar cycle.
The first caterpillars usually appear in mid-April, but may be slightly earlier after a mild winter, or later in the case of a harsh winter. As soon as you see the first caterpillars, apply a treatment with TOPBUXUS Anti Rups® as soon as possible.
The best way to determine the next 2 treatment moments is to regularly check your Boxwood for caterpillars. As soon as you notice new caterpillars, carry out a new treatment with TOPBUXUS Anti Rups®.
15g Treats 150m2 of boxwood