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title: "I have 2 pyramidal boxwoods flanking the front entrance to my home. I…"
description: "I have 2 pyramidal boxwoods flanking the front entrance to my home. I am noticing its leaves turning yellow/brown and curling. Upon spreading its branches and…"
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# I have 2 pyramidal boxwoods flanking the front entrance to my home. I…

_Alexander님이 2025-07-21에 게시함_

I have 2 pyramidal boxwoods flanking the front entrance to my home. I am noticing its leaves turning yellow/brown and curling. Upon spreading its branches and looking within, I noticed cobwebs and 2 different looking insects (see 2 photos attached). If anyone has an insight into how I should treat them as I would be quite sad to lose them I would very much appreciate your time and effort. Thanks in advance.

![4개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Rrabtaepy7qJZN7dJgLl1a9EncAar1IdgbYBdf19IL4/M73brrzPQ1OQqWCssNj3LQ.webp?size=large)

![4개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Rrabtaepy7qJZN7dJgLl1a9EncAar1IdgbYBdf19IL4/QmT-qi5oRSqUm47xHsyxEA.webp?size=large)

![4개 중 3번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Rrabtaepy7qJZN7dJgLl1a9EncAar1IdgbYBdf19IL4/dzeQO5a3QiGXsCSUwH5ytw.webp?size=large)

![4개 중 4번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Rrabtaepy7qJZN7dJgLl1a9EncAar1IdgbYBdf19IL4/wm5xaEQbRBavr6G7HE8vMw.webp?size=large)

## 3개의 댓글

### Waspinator님이 2025-07-22에 댓글을 남겼어요.

That caterpillar is a box tree moth. It's a recent invasive and a species that's highly likely to damage boxwood. To fight that, use insecticides with cyper-metherin, delta-metherin, or pyre-metherin (pyre-m. Being a natural version derived from chrysanthemum.) Pheromone traps can also work. Most treatments affect only the caterpillars, so they may need to be re-applied. Apply thoroughly to get in and on all the shrub branches and leaves. You can aslo log the sighting on an insect tracking site like inaturalist to help researchers track and contain the invasion. The other insect is an earwig. They're usually harmless and mainly attracted to moisture

#### Waspinator님이 2025-07-22에 답변했습니다.

And if you want more natural caterpillar control, release some mantises. Like a lot of them. You want to get all those caterpillars

### Alexander님이 2025-07-22에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Oh wow so a creature that takes on different forms (egg, caterpillar, moth) throughout its life cycle. Most helpful is the specific treatment via insecticides you have listed and traps to lure them away from plants. Thanks you I do deeply appreciate your effort replying to my plea for help (newbie here, but eager to learn and take action).

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