The Boxwood psyllid is a small insect, which in addition to being good at jumping, also secretes honeydew. The larvae are covered with threads of white honeydew.
Boxwood psyllid Psylla buxi is a small insect, which besides being good at jumping, also secretes honeydew. The larvae are covered with threads of white honeydew.
Sucking of the leaf fleas creates deformed buds, whose leaves deform spoon-shaped. Boxwood psyllids can be found on older boxwood plants that are not pruned often.
The larvae of the Boxwood psyllid are hidden in the buds during winter. As soon as the buds sprout in spring, the larvae become active. When sucking on the leaves, these produce a protective wax layer. In late spring, the adult Boxwood psyllids emerge.
Where to find
Control
When Boxwood psyllid are suspected, tap the branches and the psyllids will jump away. Then prune the tops of the com
Prevention
Regular pruning keeps the Boxwood psyllid away.
