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 ...

Growing a boxwood plant? You should be aware of the early signs of box tree moths taking up residence in your yard so you can ...

An invasive pest that chows down on boxwood plants is expanding its range. The quarantine area is being extended to include seven counties in Southwest Ohio. Here's everything you need to know to keep ...

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.

Most landscape tree species grow in symmetrical, predictable shapes that are pleasing to the eye. Because of the loss of branches, box elders tend to grow into asymmetrically-shaped trees.

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 ...

Plants add curb appeal, but some will overgrow your home or uproot your foundation. These vines, trees, and shrubs shouldn't be planted too close to your house.

Evidence of damage includes chewed, cut, or missing leaves, yellowing or brown leaves, white webbing and green-black excrement on or around the plant. Box tree moth caterpillars are green and ...

The Ohio Department of Agriculture expanded the box tree moth quarantine zone to Miami, Montgomery, Greene, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties.