State officials announced a quarantine for six southwest Ohio counties to help contain the box tree moth, an invasive species. The quarantine follows similar measures in New York and Michigan in ...

Several southwest Ohio counties, including some in the Miami Valley, are under a quarantine aimed at preventing the spread of an invasive insect- the box tree moth. >>PHOTOS: Invasive Box Tree ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Ohio Department of Agriculture has expanded its quarantine for the invasive box tree moth to include Hamilton, Butler, Warren, and Clermont counties. This measure comes in ...

They are considered an invasive species and originate from Asia. They were first detected in our region in June 2023. Over time, the insect has become an issue in Ohio.The moth's caterpillars feed ...

“Box tree moths are an invasive pest from East Asia that pose a threat to boxwood plantings and Ohio’s horticulture industry,” said ODA. “Boxwood is an important ornamental shrub that is a ...

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 ...

News Center 7 previously reported that the box tree moth was detected in June 2023 ... confirmed in the counties under quarantine. The invasive pests pose a threat to boxwood plantings and the ...