Boxwood

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.

Feb 4, 2020
Box tree moth a new plant pest in Etobicoke
The moth has been found in a limited residential area of Toronto which can be delineated by Steeles Ave. to the north, Leslie St. to the east, the Gardener Expressway to the south and Highway 427 to the west.

Aug 23, 2019
Box Tree Moth webinar
Video from an online discussion about how to control box tree moth.

Apr 26, 2019
Important notice to all growers and exporters of boxwood
Growers and exporters of boxwood plants could expect inspections of shipments at the U.S. border.

Apr 17, 2019
Box tree moth identification card
Be on the lookout for box tree moth on varieties of Buxus in Ontario. This handy pest ID card is available to help.

Apr 17, 2019
Landscape Ontario leads program to control the spread of box tree moth
Tools are available to help identify and report suspected sightings of box tree moth on varieties of boxwood.