For Ontario nurseries that grow and ship boxwood outside of Ontario, D-22-04: Box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) – domestic and import phytosanitary requirements, has now been posted.
This directive describes import and domestic phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction to, and spread within Canada of Cydalima perspectalis (box tree moth).
Click here for a link to the directive that was published today.
Here is a summary table of domestic movement requirements for Boxwood that impacts Ontario producers. More details can be found in the published version of D-22-04 (linked above)
Domestic requirements for hosts of C. perspectalis:
| Origin | Destination | Requirement | Additional declaration |
| Regulated area (Province of Ontario) | Canada, other than British Columbia | Domestic movement certificate. CFIA-accepted systems approach (CNCP/GCP/Clean Plants) or Preventive control plan (PCP) (Annex 2) BTM pest module (Annex 1) | “The Buxus spp. plants in this consignment were produced under a CFIA-accepted systems approach for Cydalima perspectalis.” |
| Regulated area (Province of Ontario) | British Columbia | Prohibited | |
| Non-regulated area | Within Canada | No requirements |
Should you have questions about this directive, please reach out to your local CFIA office.
