Updated box tree moth quarantine and compliance agreement for shipping out of the quarantine counties - DotCMS
Michigan has updated its box tree moth quarantine and compliance agreement for shipping out of quarantine counties. This affects businesses moving boxwood or related plants from infested areas.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators space on July 24, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Structural pest-control firms, lawn/ornamental applicators, agricultural applicators, and fumigation companies operating in or shipping from Michigan's box tree moth quarantine counties. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately; shipments must comply with the updated agreement to avoid enforcement actions.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The compliance agreement for shipping boxwood and other host plants out of quarantine counties has been updated. Specific changes to inspection, treatment, or documentation requirements are not detailed in the excerpt but require review of the full agreement.
Who it affects
Structural pest-control firms, lawn/ornamental applicators, agricultural applicators, and fumigation companies operating in or shipping from Michigan's box tree moth quarantine counties.
What you must do
Review the updated quarantine and compliance agreement on the Michigan State University or DotCMS site to ensure shipping practices meet new requirements.
Deadline
Immediately; shipments must comply with the updated agreement to avoid enforcement actions.
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