A new and devastating pest has been found in North America, Cydalima perspectalis (Walker) – Box Tree Moth.
December 2024: Box Tree Moth Found in Lapeer County |
May 30, 2024: USDA Approves New Compliance Agreement to Facilitate Boxwood Trade Outside of Box Tree Moth Quarantine Areas |
April 2024: Box Tree Moth Update |
March 2024: Box Tree Moth Certification Update |
Effective December 11, 2023, the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development revised the quarantine to stop the spread of Box Tree Moth.
12/11/2023: MDARD Quarantine (PDF) and Quarantine Map (PDF) |
11/7/2022: Box Tree Moth Found in Lenawee County |
5/26/2021: Box Tree Moth Federal Order 5/26/2021 |