Basics of Box Tree Moth
Mr. Bennett Saunders, Dr. Alejandro Del-Pozo, and Dr. Jeanine West • April 11, 2023
Box tree moth observations in Europe by Mr. Bennett Saunders of Saunders Genetics LLC
Phenology of the box tree moth in Western New York by Dr. Alejandro Del-Pozo of Virginia Tech
Managing BTM in the nursery by Dr. Jeanine West, Grower Technical Analyst, Landscape Ontario
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Learn how your nursery production practices can impact boxwood blight risk and your potential for outbreaks. Whether you’re currently dealing with this disease or working to prevent it, understanding key risk factors is essential for protecting your entire boxwood inventory. Join plant disease expert Jerry Weiland as he examines real-world case studies demonstrating how boxwood blight enters nurseries and spreads via common production activities. This webinar will cover critical factors that influence disease development and spread, including plant size and spacing, cultivar selection, environmental conditions (temperature and moisture), and fungicides. You’ll leave with practical management recommendations and actionable strategies for preventing and controlling boxwood blight in your operation.


