Boxwood Leafminer
Now is a good time to scout for boxwood leafminer damage and determine if control is needed on your boxwoods this spring. Boxwood is the only known host for this small fly; American boxwood is the most commonly attacked, European boxwood is less ... [... more]
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NCSU: ENT/ort-16 Boxwood Leafminer
Boxwood leafminer, Monarthopalpus flavus (Shrank), Cecidomyiidae, DIPTERA The boxwood leafminer is the most commonly reported pest of boxwoods in North Carolina. Accidentally introduced from Europe, this small fly seems to prefer American ... [... more]
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Boxwood Pests
Boxwood Mite, Acari: Tetranychidae, Eurytetranychus buxi (Garmon) Boxwood Leafminer, Diptera: Cecidomyiidae, Monarthropalpus buxi Leaves of infested plants appear to be pin-pricked or scratched with tiny white or yellow marks. Infested leaves ... [... more]
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