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What is a box tree moth? Discover the damage box moths and box caterpillars can cause, and how to spot them
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 ...
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Have a boxwood in your yard? You need to check for a moth infestation
According to the MSU Extension Office, the first sign of a box tree moth infestation is yellowing. If the plant appears ...
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Box tree moth quarantine expanded. What to look for to protect your boxwoods
An invasive pest that chows down on boxwood plants is expanding its range. The quarantine area is being extended to include ...
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Early Signs Of A Box Tree Moth Infestation You Shouldn't Ignore
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 ...
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Box Tree Moth
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 ...
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Box Tree Moth quarantine expanded to include southwest Ohio
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 ...
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Box Tree Moth quarantine zone expands in Ohio to curb invasive species spread
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.
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Ohio expands box tree moth quarantine to 4 local counties
The box tree moth, originally from Asia, is known for its caterpillars that feed on the leaves of boxwood shrubs, causing extensive damage.
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How you can support pollinators and protect against pests when planning your garden
On Cincinnati Edition, our experts are here with early spring gardening advice. We’ll discuss tree trimming, protecting ...
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Ohio Department of Ag expands box tree moth quarantine zone
The Ohio Department of Agriculture expanded the box tree moth quarantine zone to Miami, Montgomery, Greene, Butler, Clermont, ...
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Have a boxwood in your yard? You need to check for a moth infestation
The box tree moth, an invasive species from East Asia, poses a significant threat to boxwood shrubs in Michigan. The moth caterpillars can defoliate a boxwood within a single season and eventually ...