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Coverage dated September 22, 2026

Michigan's boxwood problem getting worse as invasive moth spreads north

Headline from Fox2 Detroit

Michigan's boxwood problem is only getting worse. The box tree moth continues to cause problems for boxwoods in Michigan. On Tuesday, it was confirmed in Genesee County — the first sighting in the county.

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  1. WLNS Lansing

    Invasive box tree moths found in Genesee County (opens WLNS Lansing)

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    WLNS Lansing's feed description

    A new population of box tree moths were found in Genesee County. This invasive pest is not a threat to Michigan’s natural resources, but could lead to significant defoliation and death of ornamental box wood.

  2. MLive

    Genesee County added to Michigan’s box tree moth quarantine area (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    Genesee County becomes the 14th county added to the quarantine, which now covers a large swath of southeastern Michigan.

  3. Fox2 Detroit

    Michigan's boxwood problem getting worse as invasive moth spreads north (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Michigan's boxwood problem is only getting worse. The box tree moth continues to cause problems for boxwoods in Michigan. On Tuesday, it was confirmed in Genesee County — the first sighting in the county.

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