"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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 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 ...

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 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 feeds on and destroys boxwoods, a plant often used as hedges and topiaries in Pennsylvania. Boxwoods are the largest-selling evergreen shrub in the U.S. Skip to content.

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, ...