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How to control the black locust geometer moth? A full breakdown of practical methods

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Control methods for the black locust geometer moth: 1. Manually dig the pupae out of the soil and feed them to poultry. 2. During the adult emergence period, pile sand at the base of the trunk or tie a 5 to 7 cm wide plastic film band to prevent the wingless moths from climbing the tree. 3. During the young larval stage, spray a 3000-fold dilution of 20% diflubenzuron, or a 2000-fold dilution of 50% phoxim emulsifiable concentrate or 20% fenvalerate insecticide emulsifiable concentrate. 4. Use light traps to kill the adults.

Control methods for the black locust geometer moth: 1. Manually dig the pupae out of the soil and feed them to poultry. 2. During the adult emergence period, pile sand at the base of the trunk or tie a 5 to 7 cm wide plastic film band to prevent the wingless moths from climbing the tree. 3. During the young larval stage, spray a 3000-fold dilution of 20% diflubenzuron, or a 2000-fold dilution of 50% phoxim emulsifiable concentrate or 20% fenvalerate insecticide emulsifiable concentrate. 4. Use light traps to kill the adults.

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