Cydalima perspectalis, commonly known as the box tree moth, has rapidly emerged as one of the most problematic invasive species in Europe. Native to Asia, this moth was introduced through the ...
CINCINNATI — An invasive pest has arrived in Cincinnati and is starting to kill boxwood shrubs around the Tri-State, threatening one of the most popular landscaping plants in the region. The box tree ...
Powerscourt Estate has replaced up to 80 per cent of its box plants in an attempt to prevent an invasion of box tree moths, according to head gardener Alex Slazenger. Gardeners at the Powerscourt ...
LANSING, MI – State and federal agricultural officials confirmed a 13th county in Michigan with an invasive box tree moth infestation. Officials reported that the invasive pest insect was found in ...
Blending in with the green of boxwood trees or bushes throughout Ontario is a newer pest snacking on them: the box tree moth. Here’s what you need to know about the critter impacting gardens this ...
One of the invasive species the Ohio Department of Agriculture is worried about has been spotted in Ohio. The box tree moth has been confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to have been found ...
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An infestation of box tree caterpillars in South Gloucestershire gardens has caused so much destruction that many residents have had to get rid of hedges and trees. Some residents in the Oldland ...
Box tree moths are generally white with a brown border and a white “comma” on each forewing. (Michigan Department of Natural Resources) LENAWEE COUNTY, Mich. – The invasive box tree moth (BTM) has ...