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Have a boxwood in your yard? You need to check for a moth infestation
According to the MSU Extension Office, the first sign of a box tree moth infestation is yellowing. If the plant appears damaged, it should be checked for caterpillars “which are lime green with black ...
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Box tree moth quarantine expanded into Miami Valley
An invasive pest that chows down on boxwood plants is expanding its range. The quarantine area is being extended to include ...
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They aren’t butterflies’ ugly stepsister: here’s why moths are just as beautiful
The big, pale green swallow-tailed luna moth is an example of all of these things, as is the cecropia moth, which can be 15cm across. Another reason we dislike moths is that they normally come out ...
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Box Tree Moth quarantine zone expands in Ohio to curb invasive species spread
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has announced an expansion of the quarantine zone for the Box Tree Moth (BTM), an invasive species threatening Ohio’s horticulture.
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Box Tree Moth
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 ...