Box hedges and topiary are important features in many gardens across Surrey and Kent, but keeping them healthy has become increasingly challenging. Box tree moth and its caterpillars can cause extensive feeding damage, while other plant-health problems can produce similar symptoms.
That is where Paul and the BuxusPro professional service can help.
Meet Paul
Paul provides practical, on-site box tree care for homeowners, gardeners, estates and managed properties across Surrey and Kent.
Rather than relying on a single treatment after damage appears, Paul takes a structured approach. He inspects the plants, assesses their condition and recommends an appropriate programme based on the size of the planting, the level of pest activity and the needs of the garden.
This personal service gives customers access to experienced help without having to monitor and treat extensive box planting themselves.
What does the BuxusPro service include?
The BuxusPro service is designed to provide ongoing protection throughout the active box tree moth season. Depending on the needs of the property, the programme can include:
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An initial assessment of the box hedges or topiary
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Monitoring for moth and caterpillar activity
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Scheduled visits during the active season
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Preventative and responsive treatments
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Plant-health support
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Advice tailored to the garden
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Materials and treatments required for the agreed programme
Visits are planned around seasonal pest activity rather than waiting for severe damage to become visible. The current managed programme uses regular visits throughout the active season, typically from February to October. BuxusPro professional service information explains the assessment and seasonal programme in more detail.
Why regular monitoring matters
Box tree moth can produce more than one period of activity during the growing season. Caterpillars may also feed inside dense hedges, where early damage is easily missed.
Regular inspections help identify warning signs such as:
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Webbing between leaves and stems
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Fresh feeding damage
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Pale or skeletonised foliage
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Caterpillar droppings
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Green-and-black caterpillars inside the plant
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Adult moth activity around monitoring traps
Discover more warning signs in our guide to recognising box tree caterpillar damage.
Who is the service for?
Professional care may be particularly helpful for:
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Established box hedges
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Formal parterre gardens
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Box balls and ornamental topiary
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Large or dense areas of Buxus
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Gardens with recurring caterpillar activity
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Homeowners who cannot inspect or treat the plants regularly
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Estates and professionally managed properties
Before a programme begins, the plants and access requirements can be assessed so that the recommended approach and cost are clear.
Book professional box tree care
If your property is in Surrey or Kent, Paul can help assess your box plants and explain the professional care options available.
Visit BuxusPro to find out more and request an assessment.
Prefer to care for your box plants yourself? Explore our box tree moth and caterpillar products, including pheromone traps, replacement lures and seasonal protection kits.
