"Early detection is critical." Residents issue urgent PSA after 'serious threat' rapidly invades community: 'Keep an eye out ...

Growing a boxwood plant? You should be aware of the early signs of box tree moths taking up residence in your yard so you can ...

The box tree moth caterpillars start as lime green with black stripes, white spots, hair and a shiny black head. They can grow to about 1.5 inches and create a large amount of webbing on the plant.

Box tree moths were first discovered in Ohio near the border between Hamilton and Clermont counties in June 2023. The goal is to keep them from expanding further in Ohio, ...

Michigan’s box tree moth infestation has spread to a 13th county. The invasive pest is a looming menace of the state’s boxwood industry. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural ...

The box tree moth has been confirmed in West Virginia, continuing its rapid spread since its initial North American detection ...

The Box Tree Moth is native to subtropical regions of Asia. The USDA confirmed its presence in New York in 2021. They primarily feed on Buxus spp., but other hosts could include: Euonymus alatus, E.

Box tree moths are one of those insects that you're more likely to notice in the spring. They are considered an invasive species and originate from Asia. They were first detected in our region in ...

The box tree moth, an invasive species from East Asia, poses a significant threat to boxwood shrubs in Michigan. The moth caterpillars can defoliate a boxwood within a single season and eventually ...

The invasive box tree moth was discovered in Lapeer County through a trapping effort; federal agriculture officials are checking around the perimeter of the 12 counties already under quarantine, ...

The Box Tree Moth is the most concerning because it can cause a considerable amount of damage in a short period. When we have these situations, I like to remain optimistic.

Box tree moth larvae and webbing. Box tree moths overwinter as larvae. Once temperatures rise, overwintering larvae emerge and typically begin feeding in March, continuing until they pupate in late ...