In this Hamilton Spectator article, Chris Deathe from Davey's Hamilton, ON, office talks about two pests harming boxwood shrubs.
Boxwood shrubs are a popular landscaping choice in Hamilton. They’re easy to grow and their thick green foliage provides year-round backyard privacy.
But homeowners thinking about planting these shrubs on their properties should think again, according to Chris Deathe, an arborist with The Davey Tree Expert Company.
Deathe said boxwoods are being attacked by two problem pests — the box tree moth and boxwood leafminer — leading to headaches for homeowners.
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