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Box tree moth found in Nassau County, outside the quarantine area

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NYS Agriculture and Markets confirmed the invasive box tree moth in Nassau County in September, the first find outside the quarantine area set in 2024. The department is asking Long Island residents to report sightings while it continues surveys, since the pest can seriously damage boxwood.

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