Box tree moth is a non-native pest of boxwoods (Buxus spp.). The caterpillars feed on the foliage of boxwoods, causing dieback. Box tree moth poses a risk to the health of boxwoods in landscapes and nurseries.

Ohio State Forest Entomologist, Dr. Kayla Perry, and Ohio State Extension Educator, Joe Boggs, teamed up with biologist and science communicator Rob Nelson (@UntamedScience) to show you the identification, damage, and treatment options for box tree moth. For additional information, check out the OSU Extension box tree moth fact sheet series on Ohioline, https://ohioline.osu.edu/topic/insect....

Thanks to Rob Nelson for producing this video. This video was made using funds from the USDA APHIS PPA 7721 program. Information in this video does not necessarily represent the views of the USDA.