Box Tree Moth

Sep 11, 2023
Box tree moth discovered in London, Ont.
When homeowner Susan Skelton went outside to water her hostas in London, Ont., on Aug. 8, she was faced with three destroyed boxwood shrubs.

May 8, 2023
Box Tree Moth life cycle infographic
Help to minimize the spread of box tree moth by learning the what this pest looks like at various stages of its lifecycle.

Apr 26, 2023
Box Tree Moth: 2023 Training and Resources
OMAFRA's Cassie Russell and Abigail Wiesner teamed up to present a 30-minute refresher on the basics of BTM biology, how to monitor for this pest, pheromone traps, and what is currently registered for control.

Mar 30, 2022
Box Tree Moth Best Management Practices for Growers
Download the latest Box Tree Moth Best Management Practices developed by CNLA, LO, OMAFRA and the University of Guelph.

Aug 9, 2021
Scouting box tree moth
We have come to a time in the progression of the Box Tree Moth situation where it is now important for Canadian nursery growers, especially those in Ontario, to closely monitor their boxwood, incoming boxwood and their facility for any signs of the larvae or moth.

Jul 6, 2021
USDA closes border to boxwood shipments from Canada
Restrictions in place to prevent introduction of box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) into the United States.

Apr 23, 2021
Box Tree Moth is out early in 2021
Box tree moth is out early in 2021. Here's some signs you can look for to help monitor this new pest in the landscape.