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The box tree moth, an invasive pest from Asia, has spread to four more Ohio counties, threatening boxwood plants with defoliation.
The invasive box tree moth, native to Asia, has spread to four more Ohio counties—Ashtabula, Clark, Cuyahoga, and Preble—raising the total to 11 confirmed counties since its first detection in June 2023.
The pest, which also reached Delaware’s New Castle County in 2024, threatens boxwood plants with rapid defoliation by its green, striped caterpillars.
Adults have white, iridescent wings with a brown border and are active at night.
Signs of infestation include chewed leaves, webbing, and droppings.
Authorities urge residents to monitor boxwoods and report suspected sightings to help control the spread, with management options including insecticides, pruning, and isolation of affected plants.
La polilla del árbol de caja, una plaga invasora de Asia, se ha extendido a cuatro condados más de Ohio, amenazando a las plantas de madera de caja con la defoliación.