Box Tree Moth in the United States
Virginia Tech; Virginia State University. Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Virginia Tech; Virginia State University. Virginia Cooperative Extension.
University of Georgia. Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
Provides state, county, point and GIS data. Maps can be downloaded and shared.
USDA. APHIS. PPQ. CPHST. Identification Technology Program.
In May of this year, USDA confirmed the presence of box tree moths in the U.S. The pests likely hitchhiked here via infested plant material imported from an Ontario, Canada nursery. APHIS has initiated an emergency response including a federal order halting host material from crossing the border pending risk analysis. Here is a set of resources supporting identification of this pest to help protect America's boxwoods.
Michigan.gov. Michigan Invasive Species Program.
Google. YouTube; USDA. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Is something attacking your boxwoods? Don’t wait! Check your boxwood plants for signs of the invasive box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) before it's too late. A box tree moth infestation is lethal to boxwood plants. Watch the video to learn more about what to look for and how to save your boxwood plant.