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Box Tree Caterpillars spotted in Kent County, DE #927303
Asked April 01, 2026, 5:19 PM EDT
Kent County Delaware
Expert Response
Hi,
DE has had a confirmed Boxtree moth presence since 2024 (all three counties are already under quarantine regarding boxwood shipments). Local authorities should already know about it (although reporting is still helpful) and we appreciate the notice as well.
Thanks,
Emily