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 Development ...
The box tree moth is a non-native, invasive insect that has the potential to cause major damage to one of the most popular plants used in our landscape. This would be the different species of boxwood.
Video: Prior coverage of a plant quarantine prompted by Box Tree Moth sightings. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A Boxwood warning has been issued by the city of Centerville. The city is warning residents of ...
The boxwood plant on the left is healthy, green and web-free. The boxwood plant on the right is dead or dying from box tree moth caterpillar damage. The invasive caterpillars feed on the foliage and ...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in the Commonwealth: the box tree moth. Inspectors ...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in the Commonwealth: the box tree moth. What to do if ...
14:19, Thu, Jul 31, 2025 Updated: 14:28, Thu, Jul 31, 2025 Garden enthusiasts are being alerted to the threat of invasive caterpillars wreaking havoc on their cherished plants. The UK is experiencing ...