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Virginia gardens at risk: Box tree moth invades, endangers boxwood shrubs

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Experts at Virginia Tech are saying the box tree moth caterpillar has been detected in Virginia, and this could be bad news for your garden. The boxwood shrub is a common ...
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 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 ...
WOSU Public Media

Southwest Ohio under quarantine to control box tree moth infestation

Adult box tree moths generally have white bodies with a brown head and abdomen tip. Their wings are white and slightly iridescent, with an irregular thick brown border, spanning 1.6 to 1.8 inches.