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 ...

The box tree moth, an invasive species from East Asia ... insecticide for homeowner use that can be used to control all life stages.” Hertz advises carefully following label instructions ...

Box tree moth larvae or caterpillars are about two centimetres long, with a growth cycle like any other moth. Its green ...

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 ...

If you have fruit trees, now’s the time to be on the lookout for codling moths. This is the time of year — mid-March to early ...

Box tree moth larvae or caterpillars are about an inch long, with a growth cycle like any other moth. Its green colour with ...

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 ...