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Is the Asian moth a threat to our boxwoods here in Dublin Ohio.
We heard there was a possible rusk
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Asked June 03, 2024, 1:28 PM EDT
Is the Asian moth a threat to our boxwoods here in Dublin Ohio.
We heard there was a possible rusk
Franklin County Ohio
Expert Response
Thank you for contacting Ask Extension.
I have given you links below for several fact sheets regarding the boxwood moth. Although the moth has not yet been reported as being seen in your county, I advise you to monitor your boxwoods closely. It is on the move. Please let us know if you have further questions. Carol B. MGV
https://agri.ohio.gov/home/news-and-events/all-news/oda-issues-quaranatine-in-southwest-ohio-box-tree-moth
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/alert-box-tree-moth.pdf
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/2262
I have given you links below for several fact sheets regarding the boxwood moth. Although the moth has not yet been reported as being seen in your county, I advise you to monitor your boxwoods closely. It is on the move. Please let us know if you have further questions. Carol B. MGV
https://agri.ohio.gov/home/news-and-events/all-news/oda-issues-quaranatine-in-southwest-ohio-box-tree-moth
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/alert-box-tree-moth.pdf
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/2262
