Plant & Pest
Advice & Guides
Welcome to the Plant & Pest Advice & Guides Centre, where you'll find expert guidance to help you identify, treat and prevent common plant and pest problems around your home and garden.
Whether you're dealing with box tree caterpillars, flies, wasps, moths, rodents or other garden pests, our practical guides, seasonal advice and step-by-step solutions are designed to help you choose the right approach with confidence.
Browse by problem, season or topic to find trusted advice backed by practical experience and decades of scientific expertise.
What can we help you with?
SEASONAL ADVICE
What's happening this season?
Stay one step ahead with expert advice tailored to the time of year. From protecting your box hedges in spring to controlling rodents in winter, explore seasonal guides, common problems and practical solutions for every season.
Spring
When gardens come back to life, so do pests. Spring is the time to inspect, monitor and protect before problems become established.
Explore Spring Advice →SUMMER
Summer is peak season for many garden pests. Regular inspections and early action can prevent small problems becoming major infestations.
Explore Summer Advice →Autumn
As temperatures begin to fall, now is the time to prepare your garden for winter and reduce pest problems before next season.
Explore Autumn Advice →Winter
Winter is the perfect time to plan ahead, maintain your garden and prepare for the season ahead while pest activity is lower.
Explore Winter Advice →BOX TREE PROTECTION
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Whether you're dealing with caterpillars, brown leaves or simply want to protect your box hedges, these expert guides will help you understand the problem and choose the right solution.
Meet Paul: Professional Box Tree Care in Surrey and Kent
Meet Paul and discover how BuxusPro provides professional monitoring, treatment and ongoing care for box hedges across Surrey and Kent.
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When Is Professional Box Tree Caterpillar Treatment Worth It?
Box tree caterpillars can quickly damage valuable hedges, and recurring infestations are often difficult to control with DIY treatments alone. Discover when professional help is worthwhile and how ...
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Best Treatment for Box Hedge Caterpillars (UK 2026)
Compare the best treatment options for box hedge caterpillars in the UK, including biological, professional and monitoring solutions to protect your Buxus plants.
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Advice from Paul
"The biggest mistake I see is people waiting until it's too late. Regular checks and acting early make all the difference."