Cydalima perspectalis

Box Tree Moth (BTM) Confirmed in Four New Ohio Counties
Box Tree Moth
boggs.47@osu.edu Thu, 09/25/2025 - 09:13
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has reported the presence of Box Tree Moths (BTM) (Cydalima perspectalis (family Crambidae) in Ashtabula, Clark, Cuyahoga, and Preble counties based on catching adult male moths in pheromone-baited monitoring traps. First detected in Ohio in June 2023, BTM has now been found in 11 counties across the state: Ashtabula, Butler, Clark, Clermont, Cuyahoga, Hamilton, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Warren.
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Free Box Tree Moth Webinar
Webinar Announcement
boggs.47@osu.edu Tue, 09/02/2025 - 16:07
This online webinar provides a realistic look at BTM and its impact on its only plant host. It includes informational presentations and an open Q&A session.
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Joe Boggs
Check it Out: Three New OSU Extension Box Tree Moth Fact Sheets
Box Tree Moth
boggs.47@osu.edu Thu, 01/30/2025 - 15:58
Three new Box Tree Moth (BTM) fact sheets have been posted on the OSU Extension, Ohioline website. They cover its history and spread, what to look for, and what you can do about BTM.
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Joe Boggs
Ashley Kulhanek
Amy Stone
Kayla I. Perry
Box Tree Moth (BTM) Federal Quarantine Expanded
Box Tree Moth Quarantine Map
boggs.47@osu.edu Fri, 12/06/2024 - 11:37
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has expanded the Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) federal quarantines to include all counties in Delaware and Erie County in Pennsylvania. Ohioans should note the close proximity of BTM to Green Industry interests in the northeast part of the state.
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Joe Boggs
Ashley Kulhanek
Amy Stone
Box Tree Moth (BTM) Damage is Ramping UP: Insecticide Options
Box Tree Moth
boggs.47@osu.edu Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:39
This season, we’ve observed some expansion of the BTM hot spots. Whether this is due to natural spread, or the discovery of undetected infestations is not known. However, owing to BTM’s multiple generations, damage is rapidly ramping up to produce some dramatic impacts and questions about BTM management.
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Joe Boggs

USDA APHIS Releases New Box Tree Moth Quarantine and Compliance Information

Box Tree Moth
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released a Federal Order yesterday providing new information on the expansion of quarantines for the Box Tree Moth (BTM) (Cydalima perspectalis, family Crambidae). The Order also noted that conditions for interstate movement of regulated articles have been established.
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Amy Stone
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