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Box Tree Moth: New invasive bug threatens plants in DMV

There is a new invasive pest in town and experts say it’s even worse than spotted lantern fly. It’s called the Box Tree moth and it is a danger to the popular boxwood shrubs.
The Post-Journal

Ag Officials Warn Of Box Tree Moth Spread

Pictured are plants that have been damaged by the box tree moth as well as webbing that is typical of a box tree moth infestation. There have been recent reports that a box tree moth has been found in ...
The Hill

Invasive moth spreads to new state: Where else has it been detected?

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in the Commonwealth: the box tree moth. Inspectors ...
The Herald-Mail

Box tree moth confirmed in Maryland with pest found in Fort Frederick State Park boxwoods

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 ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Invasive insect spreads to 4 more Ohio counties, destroys shrubs. Meet the box tree moth

The box tree moth has been confirmed in four more Ohio counties, the Ohio Department of Agriculture announced Sept. 25, two in Southwest Ohio and two in the northeast. Ashtabula, Clark, Cuyahoga and ...
WTNH

This invasive moth can be found in Connecticut

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in the Commonwealth: the box tree moth. What to do if ...