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 ...

A new invasive species of insect, the box tree moth, has moved into Lorain County, according to the Ohio State University Extension office. The box tree moth is a non-native pest of boxwoods, and ...

An invasive pest capable of stripping boxwoods bare has reached New Jersey, prompting quarantines and concern for nurseries ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Box tree moth, an invasive species that can devastate boxwood plants, has been confirmed for the first time in Maryland — in Fort ...

How can I tell if that new caterpillar pest is on my boxwoods? Box tree moth (BTM), an invasive species spreading in our region, may be difficult to detect until it’s too late to prevent shrub damage.

Defoliation of leaves, brown or skeletonized leaves, webbing, and, of course, box tree caterpillars/moths. For more information and images: https://www.udel.edu ...

CENTERVILLE — A local city is warning people of box tree moths and caterpillars that have impacted many landscapes this summer. The City of Centerville issued the warning on both social media and its ...

LANSING, Mich., (CBS DETROIT) - If your landscape design includes decorative boxwood plants, the Department of Natural Resources would like you to take a close look for a particular hungry caterpillar ...

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 ...

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 ...