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Invasive box tree moth found in additional Ohio counties

An invasive pest threatening one of Ohio’s most popular landscape plants has been detected in four additional counties. The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has confirmed the presence of box tree ...
Hoodline

Invasive Box Tree Moth Spreads to Four More Ohio Counties, Threatening Horticulture Industry

New sightings of the invasive box tree moth confirmed in four more Ohio counties, posing risks to local horticulture.

Ohio Department of Agriculture confirms spread of invasive box tree moth into Cuyahoga, Ashtabula counties

The box tree moth is native to East Asia and poses a major threat to boxwood shrubs, a staple in landscaping and a key part ...
Yahoo

Invasive moth spreads to new state: Where else has it been detected?

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in the Commonwealth: the box tree moth. Inspectors ...
The Winchester Star

Invasive box tree moth has spread into Winchester

WINCHESTER — The invasive box tree moth has reached Winchester amid its spread across the Northern Shenandoah Valley.

Invasive box tree moth found in several more Ohio counties

Ohio officials have detected the invasive box tree moth in four more counties, bringing the total affected to 11.

Invasive box tree moth found in four more Ohio counties, officials say

An invasive insect that has created a problem for one of Ohio’s most popular landscape plants has been detected in four more counties across the state.

Invasive box tree moth spreads to more Ohio counties

First detected in Ohio in June 2023, the pest has now been found in 11 counties across the state, with a high concentration in southwest Ohio.