We have a new invasive insect to look out for: the box tree moth caterpillar has made its way into Virginia. Alejandro Del-Pozo, Assistant Professor of Entomology at Virginia Tech, said the pest is ...

It’s time to treat boxwoods for box tree moth (BTM) if you had them last year. It’s also time to start inspecting boxwoods for BTM if you live in the ...

Gardeners are being warned about a box tree caterpillar invasion in their box hedges and need to take action to avoid their ...

The box tree moth, an invasive species, has been confirmed in Maryland for the first time — in Washington County. The moth's caterpillars are voracious eaters that can defoliate and kill boxwood ...

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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 ...

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 ...

If you purchased boxwood shrubs (Buxus.ssp.) this year, it’s a good idea to carefully inspect them for Michigan’s newest invasive species, the box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis). When allowed to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Writer Bunny Guinness checking the topiary for box blight - Andrew Crowley Many gardeners are taking stock of their box plants.

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 ...