Environmentally friendly control boxwood moth
Environmentally friendly control boxwood moth
The boxwood moth will probably never disappear, but for the first time since its arrival, the pest pressure is decreasing
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Raising awareness about monitoring and controlling the boxwood moth (Cydalima perspectalis) in Flanders
Main research questionThe boxwood moth is spreading rapidly throughout Flanders. The damage caused by the caterpillars is causing great concern among producers, traders, owners and caretakers of boxwood plants.
Raising awareness about monitoring and controlling the boxwood moth (Cydalima perspectalis) in Flanders
Boxwood moth
By now everyone has heard of the boxwood moth. But where does this pest come from? Why is it a problem and can you do something about it? Research shows that control is perfectly possible, provided there is good pest control.
The boxwood moth reached our country in 2010 and in a short period of time has established itself almost all over the country. Why is the boxwood moth a pest? The butterfly itself is beautiful, but the caterpillar is voracious and can quickly eat an entire boxwood plant bald. Moreover, the population expands rapidly.
Boxwood moth
(A)biotic stress tolerance in Ilex crenata: high soil pH and the pathogen Berkeleyomyces basicola
Main research questionIlex crenata (Japanese holly) is used as an alternative to boxwood which has lost popularity because of the boxwood moth. I. crenata is used as a hedge plant or in various pruning shapes. Differences in soil requirements between Buxus and Ilex crenata can cause problems in the garden.
Japanese holly collection in the Bokrijk Arboretum is key to a co-creative breeding project
The Bokrijk Arboretum houses an exceptional collection of varieties of Japanese holly, a species often used as a substitute for boxwood. IILVO, KU Leuven and Plant Select intend to use this collection for breeding purposes to develop new cultivars.