Pest risk management options to expand the regulated area for box tree moth in Canada: Closed consultation

About the consultation

Cydalima perspectalis, box tree moth, is a serious pest of Buxus spp. (boxwood). Box tree moth is a regulated pest in Canada. It is established in southern Ontario. In summer 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of box tree moth on residential properties in  Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. This is the first time that established populations have been found outside of Ontario.

The CFIA is proposed to expand the regulated area to slow the human-assisted spread of box tree moth in Canada.

Who was the focus of this consultation

All groups or individuals that are interested in plant health, including:

• the nursery industry
• plant importers, distributors and retailers
• industry associations
• other government departments
• international trading partners

All comments were welcome.

Key themes for discussion

The CFIA sought feedback on the 2 risk management proposals to regulate:

1. the entire provinces of Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, or
2. Ontario and east provinces (recommended option)

Related information

• Box tree moth – Cydalima perspectalis (Walker)
• Invasive species
• Pest fact sheet
• Help to find box tree moth (Landscape Ontario)
• RMD-22-02: Pest risk management decision for the regulation of Cydalima perspectalis in Canada
• D-22-04 Box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) – domestic and import phytosanitary requirements
• List of regulated pests in Canada
• Ministerial Order

Contact us

Email to: cfia.horticulture.acia@inspection.gc.ca.