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Invasive box tree moth has spread into Winchester

WINCHESTER — The invasive box tree moth has reached Winchester amid its spread across the Northern Shenandoah Valley.

This aggressive insect is killing boxwoods on the East Side, and it's spreading fast

The box tree moth was first found in Loveland in 2023. Now, it's spreading quickly through neighboring communities. Will your ...
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Invasive moth spreads to new state: Where else has it been detected?

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in the Commonwealth: the box tree moth. Inspectors ...
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Box tree moth confirmed in Maryland with pest found in Fort Frederick State Park boxwoods

Box tree moth, an invasive species that can devastate boxwood plants, has been confirmed for the first time in Maryland — in Fort Frederick State Park in western Washington County. The Maryland ...

Invasive box tree moth caterpillar reaches Virginia, poses risk to ornamental industry

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WSET) — We have a new invasive insect to look out for: the box tree moth caterpillar has made its way into ...