{"product_id":"nematoden-gegen-buchsbaumzunsler","title":"Nematodes against box tree moth","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f4f9f4; padding: 36px; border-radius: 12px; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #2d3a2e; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 16px; max-width: 900px; margin: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #305832; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003eNematodes against box tree moth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNematodes against box tree moth\u003c\/strong\u003e are microscopic roundworms that are applied as a spray solution to infested boxwood trees. They actively seek out the caterpillars, supporting biological pest control without the need for chemical insecticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #305832; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 32px;\"\u003eCombating the box tree moth: Why you almost always spot the infestation too late\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small caterpillars hide deep inside the shrub, eating their way from the inside out. As a result, the boxwood looks perfectly healthy from the outside for a long time, even as it loses leaves inside and develops fine webbing between the branches. By the time bare spots appear on the surface, the infestation is usually far advanced—a shrub can suffer severe damage in a very short time. If you want to combat the box tree moth, start early and check the inside of the hedge regularly from spring onwards, not just the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #305832; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 32px;\"\u003eNematodes against box tree moth in hedges, topiary, and pots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use them wherever boxwood grows. This applies to trimmed hedges, where the infestation begins in the dense interior, as well as to balls, cones, and other topiary where every bare twig is immediately noticeable. Nematodes can also be used on larger areas in parks, green spaces, and ornamental gardens where entire boxwood populations are being maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #305832; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 32px;\"\u003eHow these roundworms work on boxwood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNematodes (roundworms) are so small that you cannot see them in water. After being applied via spraying or watering, they spread across the treated plants and specifically seek out the caterpillars. This application requires no chemical insecticides, making it a natural alternative for caring for your boxwood. Because these roundworms are living organisms, conditions matter: they work best at temperatures from about 12 °C upwards, in damp weather, and during the evening or on overcast days, creating the ideal environment for their task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #305832; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 32px;\"\u003eThe best remedy for the box tree moth: What suits your infestation?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no one-size-fits-all answer—it depends on when you discover the infestation. As long as the caterpillars are still small, biological treatment with beneficial organisms is the obvious choice, especially in gardens with children, pets, or food crops nearby. If the shrub is already largely bare, pruning is necessary before treatment begins. The pack size depends on the area: A pack of 5 million nematodes is enough for about 10 square meters. It is better to roughly measure your boxwood area than to buy too little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #305832; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 32px;\"\u003eWhen nematodes alone are not enough\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spray solution will not reach the moths flying around the boxwood in the evening; it works where the caterpillars are actually sitting. Conditions are unfavorable in strong sunlight and dry air, which is why evening or overcast weather is recommended. The treatment will not bring back the foliage the shrub has already lost; pruning and a little patience will also be required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #e2f1e2; padding: 16px; border-left: 4px solid #305832; border-radius: 8px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e With GREEN GUARDIA nematodes, you target the box tree moth where it lives—inside the shrub, biologically and without chemical insecticides. Suitable for boxwood in gardens, on patios, and in parks and green spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #305832;\"\u003eGet into the hedge before it's bare: Secure your nematodes now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Green Guardia - Ihr Schädlingsexperte","offers":[{"title":"5 million for 10m²","offer_id":54090769629523,"sku":"nematoden_gg_Buchsbaumzünsler_5_30585","price":76.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 million for 20m²","offer_id":54090769662291,"sku":"nematoden_gg_Buchsbaumzünsler_10_30592","price":99.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 million for 30m²","offer_id":54090769695059,"sku":"nematoden_gg_Buchsbaumzünsler_15_30608","price":129.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 million for 50m²","offer_id":54090769727827,"sku":"nematoden_gg_Buchsbaumzünsler_25_30615","price":167.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 million for 100m²","offer_id":54090769760595,"sku":"nematoden_gg_Buchsbaumzünsler_50_30622","price":244.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 million for 200m²","offer_id":54090769793363,"sku":"nematoden_gg_Buchsbaumzünsler_100_30639","price":396.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"150 million for 300m²","offer_id":54090769826131,"sku":"nematoden_gg_Buchsbaumzünsler_150_30646","price":572.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 million for 400m²","offer_id":54090769858899,"sku":"nematoden_gg_Buchsbaumzünsler_200_30653","price":686.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 million for 500m²","offer_id":54090769891667,"sku":"nematoden_gg_Buchsbaumzünsler_250_30660","price":838.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4825\/0195\/files\/nematoden-gegen-buchsbaumzuensler-3803559.png?v=1782390974","url":"https:\/\/graenguardia.com\/en\/products\/nematodes-against-box-tree-moth","provider":"Green Guardia - Ihr Experte für Schädlinge und Pflanzen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}