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Tag Archives: boxwood
Boxwoods: Time to check & treat for the next generation of box tree moth
Adult box tree moths have been observed and captured throughout Southern Ontario over the last couple weeks and as their eggs hatch, early instar box tree moth larvae will start to feed again on boxwood shrubs. This second period of … Continue reading
Box Tree Moth are flying: check your traps!
Today we had our first box tree moth (adult) captures of the season in our pheromone surveillance traps. Additionally, public observations on iNaturalist of the months started rolling in over the weekend from areas of Toronto, Windsor, Simcoe, Brampton, London … Continue reading
Posted in box tree moth, Insects, Invasive Species, IPM
Tagged box tree moth, boxwood, boxwood moth, BTM, BTM IPM, BTM ontario, ipm in the landscape, pest management
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Box Tree Moth: Time to scout and treat the second generation
Adult box tree moths have been observed throughout Southern Ontario over the last couple weeks and as their eggs hatch, early instar box tree moth larvae start to feed again on boxwood shrubs. This second period of feeding activity is … Continue reading
Posted in Arboriculture, box tree moth, Insects, Invasive Species, IPM, landscape
Tagged box tree moth, boxwood, BTM, btm larvae, buxus, IPM, ipm in the landscape, second generation, treat btm
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Box Tree Moth are flying – check your traps!
Box tree moth (BTM) development got off to an early start this spring and we’re already starting to see flight of the first generation. Using public observations from the website iNaturalist, we can see some of this springs first observations … Continue reading
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Tagged box tree moth, boxwood, boxwood moth, BTM, BTM IPM, BTM ontario, ipm in the landscape, pest management
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Notice for Boxwood Growers: updated regulated area announced
On May 14, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) updated the regulated area of Canada to reflect recent box tree moth detections east of Ontario. The expanded regulated area includes Ontario and all provinces east of Ontario except Prince Edward … Continue reading
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Tagged box tree moth, boxwood, BTM, ontario boxwood, regulated area
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Box Tree Moth Pheromone Lures: time to replace?
If you’re using pheromone traps to monitor for box tree moth this season, it might be time to change your lures. If you are using the gel/syringe lures that last 3 months and you set the traps up the first … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Invasive Species, IPM
Tagged box tree moth, boxwood, BTM, monitoring, pheromone lures
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Box Tree Moth: Time to start treating the second generation
Early instar box tree moth larvae have started to be found on boxwood shrubs in Ontario; mainly in the GTA and Niagara region. This is the start of the second generation. Now is the time to inspect your boxwoods again … Continue reading
Posted in Arboriculture, Insects, Invasive Species, IPM, landscape
Tagged box tree moth, boxwood, BTM, btm larvae, buxus, IPM, ipm in the landscape, second generation, treat btm
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Box tree moth update/ DeltaGard Insecticide renewed for use against BTM in Ontario
The Emergency Use Registration (EUR) for DeltaGard on box tree moth has been renewed for another year effective until June 23, 2024. This EUR only applies to commercial facilities in Ontario growing boxwood outdoors. Big thank you to the OMAFRA … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Invasive Species, IPM, landscape
Tagged boxtree moth, boxwood, BTM, BTM adults, deltagard, emergency use, IPM, Pheromone traps
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Box Tree Moth: 2023 Training & Resources
Too busy to catch the last two Box Tree Moth Webinars? You’re in luck! Both were recorded and available to watch below. First up, we have a short refresher video on basics of BTM biology, how to monitor for this … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Invasive Species, IPM, landscape, Nursery Production, Uncategorized
Tagged box tree moth, boxwood, BTM, Pheromone traps
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Upcoming Pest Webinars for Nurseries
With the season starting to ramp up, there are two upcoming (and free!) webinars that I hope will be helpful to any nursery staff, IPM managers, and others in the green industry. Both webinars are meant to serve as a … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Invasive Species, IPM, Nursery Production, Uncategorized
Tagged BMPs, box tree moth, boxwood, BTM, nursery crops, Scouting, SLF, spotted lanternfly
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