Spotting the signs of early damage means you can act fast, as box tree moths have a fast life cycle and can produce several generations from spring until fall. Dr Tracy Ellis, an entomologist at F ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Box tree moths are one of those insects that you're more likely to notice in the spring. They are considered an invasive species and originate from Asia. They were first detected in our region in ...

Residents can help by following these steps: ¯ Check any boxwood plants for signs of box tree moth life stages. ¯ Those who find any signs of infestation should take a picture and report it to arcg.is ...

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.