According to the MSU Extension Office, the first sign of a box tree moth infestation is yellowing. If the plant appears damaged, it should be checked for caterpillars “which are lime green with black ...

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 ...

Box tree moths (Cydalima perspectalis) are invasive pests native to Asia. They have spread throughout Europe over the last 15 years and caused lots of damage to boxwood plants. They arrived on US ...

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has announced an expansion of the quarantine zone for the Box Tree Moth (BTM), an invasive species threatening Ohio’s horticulture.

Starting today, Miami, Montgomery, Greene, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties will have regulations in place restricting the movement of boxwood shrubs out of the area, according to ...

The box tree moth, originally from Asia, is known for its caterpillars that feed on the leaves of boxwood shrubs, causing extensive damage.

To mitigate the risk of Boxwood Blight, choose resistant cultivars, practice good garden hygiene, and monitor your plants for early signs of infection. The Box Tree Moth is an invasive pest native ...

The Box Tree Moth (BTM) caterpillars are green and hairy ... Females will lay their overlapping yellowish eggs (5-20) on the underside of boxwood leaves. Delaware may have 2 -3 generations. Damaged ...

Box tree moth is an invasive pest from East Asia that poses a threat to the boxwood plant, an ornamental shrub that is a valuable part of the U.S. nursery industry, with an annual economic impact ...