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The rapidly-spreading moth that's killing your boxwood trees and what you can do

If your boxwood trees are suffering, there could be an invasive moth to blame. Here's how to tackle the problem and save your trees in time.
Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati

Asian moth finds its way to Cincinnati leaving popular landscaping plant in danger

CINCINNATI (WKRC) -A new invasive species has flown into the Tri-State, and it means new restrictions on some popular plants. It's because of the damage that can be done by the "box tree moth" from ...
WTNH

This invasive moth can be found in Connecticut

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 ...
WCBD

Invasive moth spreads to new state: Where else has it been detected?

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 ...
WDTN

Why box tree moths are invasive to Ohio

DAYTON, OHIO (WDTN) — The presence of the Box Tree Moth in Southwest Ohio has prompted a quarantine for areas in the region, including right here in Montgomery County. “When a shrub gets infested with ...
The Post-Journal

Ag Officials Warn Of Box Tree Moth Spread

Pictured are plants that have been damaged by the box tree moth as well as webbing that is typical of a box tree moth infestation. There have been recent reports that a box tree moth has been found in ...
WVXU

Box tree moth quarantine expanded. What to look for to protect your boxwoods

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 ...