{"id":1073,"date":"2025-06-10T17:49:41","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T17:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/nursery-ipm\/?p=1073"},"modified":"2025-08-27T19:37:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T19:37:15","slug":"box-tree-moth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/nursery-ipm\/box-tree-moth\/","title":{"rendered":"Box Tree Moth"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Box Tree Moth (<em>Cydalima perspectalis<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h4><strong>Overview:<\/strong>\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-charcodes=\"45\" data-font=\"Calibri,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-margin=\"450\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Invasive Lepidoptera native to eastern\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Asia<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"45\" data-font=\"Calibri,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-margin=\"450\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Now found throughout most of\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Europe<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"45\" data-font=\"Calibri,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-margin=\"450\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">First detection in North America \u2013 Toronto 2018 (USA NY<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">2021<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">)<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"45\" data-font=\"Calibri,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-margin=\"450\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">BTM has been detected in the Great Lakes Region (OH, PA,<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">MI, NY) and DE,\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">MA.<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"45\" data-font=\"Calibri,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-margin=\"450\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">There are NO native caterpillars that DEFOLIATE boxwoods\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"45\" data-font=\"Calibri,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-margin=\"450\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">In Europe they also feed on<\/span><\/b><b><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><\/b><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0 burning bush (<em>Euonymus <\/em><\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><em>alatus<\/em>), Japanese\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">spindle tree<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0(E. japonicus), purple holly<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">(Ilex chinensis), and orange jessamine (<\/span><em>Murraya<\/em><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><em> paniculata<\/em>)\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">once all nearby boxwoods are completely defoliated<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"45\" data-font=\"Calibri,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-margin=\"450\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Federal Quarantines in Effect NOW<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"45\" data-font=\"Calibri,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-margin=\"450\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Monitor boxwoods April \u2013 October<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"45\" data-font=\"Calibri,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-margin=\"450\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Preventative pesticide applications= not recommended \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"CIDbb4be2db-f0ab-4f40-be6f-778f1f839d11\" data-copystatus=\"32\" data-copyfailedreason=\"0\" data-clipservice-ccpid=\"76f6ff44-8add-4d50-b851-43c17aae834c\" data-clipservice-version=\"2\" data-clipservice-location=\"woKAVxM5KEm8AqHGpg5krmNodHRwczovL2RtM3BlcGYwMDAxNTdjZjo4Mi9wb2RzL3BvZENsaXAuc3ZjP1BvZFNJRD1fLl8uXy4zYWZiMjI3ZS00NzQ5LWUyOTUtMWIxNi1mMGUzNTYzODZlNGYtLi0uLS41\" data-clipservice-dc=\"PUS1\" data-clipservice-type=\"slide\" data-clipservice-count=\"1\" data-clipservice-cut=\"false\" data-clipservice-isemptyplaceholder=\"false\" data-pkey=\"2b9c6d47-e5c7-46a6-865e-0b6f09f1168c\" data-timestamp=\"Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:45:40 GMT\" data-clipboardasbytes-url=\"https:\/\/usc-powerpoint.officeapps.live.com\/pods\/GetClipboardBytes.ashx?Id=76f6ff44-8add-4d50-b851-43c17aae834c&amp;DC=PUS1&amp;pkey=2b9c6d47-e5c7-46a6-865e-0b6f09f1168c&amp;wdwaccluster=PUS1&amp;DataType=slide\" data-sessionid=\"7ce834b4-81f4-c22f-0131-b2139698ba10\" data-shapeids=\"\" data-slideid=\"787143267+2880\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-1327\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/nursery-ipm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1396\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-08-07-125358-300x159.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"841\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/nursery-ipm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1396\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-08-07-125358-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/nursery-ipm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1396\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-08-07-125358-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/nursery-ipm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1396\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-08-07-125358.png 789w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Management:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a class=\"CIDbb4be2db-f0ab-4f40-be6f-778f1f839d11\" data-copystatus=\"32\" data-copyfailedreason=\"0\" data-clipservice-ccpid=\"76f6ff44-8add-4d50-b851-43c17aae834c\" data-clipservice-version=\"2\" data-clipservice-location=\"woKAVxM5KEm8AqHGpg5krmNodHRwczovL2RtM3BlcGYwMDAxNTdjZjo4Mi9wb2RzL3BvZENsaXAuc3ZjP1BvZFNJRD1fLl8uXy4zYWZiMjI3ZS00NzQ5LWUyOTUtMWIxNi1mMGUzNTYzODZlNGYtLi0uLS41\" data-clipservice-dc=\"PUS1\" data-clipservice-type=\"slide\" data-clipservice-count=\"1\" data-clipservice-cut=\"false\" data-clipservice-isemptyplaceholder=\"false\" data-pkey=\"2b9c6d47-e5c7-46a6-865e-0b6f09f1168c\" data-timestamp=\"Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:45:40 GMT\" 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sizes=\"(max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hriresearch.org\/box-tree-moth-compliance-agreement-explained\">Box Tree Moth Compliance Agreement Explained<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<h4><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.state.nj.us\/dep\/enforcement\/pcp\/bpo.htm. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu\/box-tree-moth-quarantine-expansion-all-of-mi-ny-oh-ma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"Verified\" data-linkindex=\"0\">Prior PPA post regarding expanding quarantines<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Video:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.state.nj.us\/dep\/enforcement\/pcp\/bpo.htm. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hriresearch.org\/box-tree-moth-demystified\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"Verified\" data-linkindex=\"0\">Click here for-\u00a0 \u201cDemystifying Box Tree Moth\u201d \u2013 HRI\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Factsheet:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.state.nj.us\/dep\/enforcement\/pcp\/bpo.htm. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/ir4.cals.ncsu.edu\/EHC\/InvasiveSpecies\/BTM_FactSheet_VisualGuide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"Verified\" data-linkindex=\"0\">Box Tree Moth: Fact Sheet, Management &amp; Visual Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li>OSU Guide:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.state.nj.us\/dep\/enforcement\/pcp\/bpo.htm. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/bygl.osu.edu\/node\/2188\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"Verified\" data-linkindex=\"0\">What to look for with Box Tree (Boxwood) Moth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu\/box-tree-moth-on-the-horizon-be-vigilant-now-like-right-now-resources\/\">PPA &#8211; Box Tree Moth on the Horizon \u2013 BE VIGILANT NOW, like right now\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pubs.ext.vt.edu\/ENTO\/ento-608\/ento-608.html\">2024 Updates on Box Tree Moth | VCE Publications\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/btm-caterpillar.png\" width=\"240\" height=\"359\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<h6><span class=\"LineBox SCXP56887253 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\">Disclaimer<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\"> &#8211; Materials do not cover all possible control scenarios and are intended for licensed professionals. Tradenames do not imply\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP56887253 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\">endorsement and are used as examples. You must strictly follow the label for each compound prior to use. Rutgers is not responsible for<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP56887253 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\">m is used materials or damages thereof. The label is the law. Labels will provide detailed information on use and restrictions. Additionally, <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP56887253 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\">application intervals, compatibility, surfactant use, PHI, PPE, important and other key information is described in detail. Always discuss\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP56887253 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\">treatments with your local agents.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-scheme-color=\"@C00000,,\" data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\">Note: Neonicotinoids can only be legally applied in commercial agriculture settings by licensed <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP56887253 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-scheme-color=\"@C00000,,\" data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\">applicators.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-scheme-color=\"@3B7F23,9,18:76000\" data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP56887253 BCX0\">Guidelines and recommendations made in this presentation are specific to the state of New Jersey.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) Overview:\u200b\u200b\u200b Invasive Lepidoptera native to eastern\u00a0Asia\u200b Now found throughout most of\u00a0Europe\u200b First detection in North America \u2013 Toronto 2018 (USA NY2021)\u200b BTM has been detected &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/nursery-ipm\/box-tree-moth\/\" class=\"\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3407,"featured_media":1074,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1073","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pests"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Box Tree Moth - Nursery IPM<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/nursery-ipm\/box-tree-moth\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Box Tree Moth - Nursery IPM\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) Overview:\u200b\u200b\u200b Invasive Lepidoptera native to eastern\u00a0Asia\u200b Now found throughout most of\u00a0Europe\u200b First detection in North America \u2013 Toronto 2018 (USA NY2021)\u200b BTM has been detected &hellip; Read More\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/nursery-ipm\/box-tree-moth\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Nursery IPM\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-06-10T17:49:41+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-08-27T19:37:15+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/nursery-ipm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1396\/2025\/07\/boxtree-moth-adult.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"295\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"233\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Erin O. 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