Dragonfli Box Tree Caterpillar Killer Nematodes - Protect Buxus Hedges Naturally - Covers 35sqm

Just the job

Used this product for the 1st time on two lightly infested box hedging borders in October. You get 2 sachets, to use a few months apart. I didn't get the chance to use both sachets received because I used this very late in the year in October, and it really needs one more treatment in the spring when they become active again and I haven't had a chance to use the 2nd pack yet as it is still too cold at the moment. Not using both packs may be why I did not notice any difference in my box hedging defoliation. The caterpillars had quite possibly gone to sleep for the winter anyway. Still, the hedging has not got any worse, but I can't really say whether or not the product did the job at the time because I used it only once and in all fairness, for best effectiveness you will need to use both sachets over time. So to surmise, my hedging did not get any worse, this product may have stopped it, but hard to tell as I used in quite late in the season and only got the chance to use one of the 2 sachets. UPDATE: Used both sachets on part eaten box hedging, photos here taken the next Spring (2020), box improved and looking good now. It is very much worth taking other measures to strengthen the box and help it cope with such attacks too. These are what I do. Every autumn (and sometimes spring) I mulch all around the base with a good slow release fertiliser like horse manure and straw, or chicken manure, (pellets can be bought or try organic Miracle Grow for example). Water in well if using pellets or leave to weather in if using local manure. Only EVER cut box hedging on a dull day so it doesn't scorch the leaves, preferably before a light rain shower. This box is 15 years old and has got over an attack of the box moth in my otherwise wildlife friendly garden, as well as in my back garden. I will probably be ordering some more nematodes when the temperature gets above 15c and apply once more on a dull day soon just to see off any residual larvae that are left. Please note I have asked out of conservation for our native species will this damage our native butterfly caterpillars too? and was told it will only affect the box moth caterpillars, I hope this is so.

Needed this product at first sign of infestation ..feel it's too late now but have treated hedge anyway.Web site 'buy now" took 1 hour before it responded. Product arrived promptly

I was sceptical, purchased based on internet reviews - 1st dose didn't seem to do anything, after 2nd dose a week later - caterpillars were gone and the box hedge lives to fight another day.

I have used this product as instructed but has absolutely no impact on the box moth caterpillars. Also, this product is not delivered within the time frame provided. There was a delay of one week to actually receive the product than the estimated one.All in one, this product does not give any justification for the price..

Easy instructions and a great product that treated the bugs and saved the hedge of plants

This stuff is easy to use and works. My buxus balls are starting to look much healthier again. Would recommend and will purchase again as required.

Difficult to determine effectiveness of this product due to what was a large area of box hedge with heavy infestation.With climate change the box moth has increased here in the South East and hence along with the constant box mite control required we have regrettably given up on our lovely box hedges and fed them to the garden incinerator.