According to the MSU Extension Office, the first sign of a box tree moth infestation is yellowing. If the plant appears ...

To help you spot if the pests arrive in your area, we explain what box tree moths and box caterpillars look like and the damage they cause. If you do discover an outbreak of the pest, it does need ...

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 ...

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.

An invasive pest that chows down on boxwood plants is expanding its range. The quarantine area is being extended to include ...

The Box Tree Moth (BTM) caterpillars are green and hairy, with black stripes and white dots. They grow to about 1 to 2 inches. Adults are white with a thick brown border on the wings and are active at ...

Box tree moth caterpillars are green and yellow with white, yellow, and black stripes and black spots. Adult box tree moths are nocturnal and have white, slightly iridescent wings, with an ...

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

The Ohio Department of Agriculture expanded the box tree moth quarantine zone to Miami, Montgomery, Greene, Butler, Clermont, ...

On Cincinnati Edition, our experts are here with early spring gardening advice. We’ll discuss tree trimming, protecting ...

REYNOLDSBURG — The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is expanding the Box Tree Moth (BTM) quarantine zone to stop the spread of the invasive insect. Beginning March 10, 2025, the updated quarantine ...

Several Miami Valley counties are under a quarantine to prevent the spread of an invasive insect. Starting today, Miami, ...