Boxwood insects??

Question: We live in Bexley. My beautiful Boxwood (over thirty years old) is turning brown.
Below is a picture.
Can you tell me if it’s infected with aphids or some other disease, and how I should treat it. 
Can it be saved??
Who should I hire to save it??

responder: An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 21, 2023, 2:02 PM EDT
response: Hi Richard, I must apologize. I was answering your question yesterday evening and boom! Power was out. Thanks for the picture. It is a beautiful shrub. This year has been tough on Buxaceae (boxwoods) in many landscapes. Let me cover the common issues we are seeing. Boxwood blight  (Colarectria psrudonaviculatl). If you are seeing Rapid defoliation with black streaking on the stems this may be the culprit and will destroy the plant. My son in law suffered that in Delaware County and had to pull all of his out. Look closely at your boxwood it does not look like your issue. Volutella blight which is produced by the fungal Pseudonectria buxi whose primary.symptoms are leaves turning yellowish brown and remaining attached for an extended time. By removing the cankered stems you should be able to resolve the issue. This was my issue in NW Franklin county. Box Tree (Boxwood) Moth This pest has been confirmed in Hamilton and Clermont Counties by The Ohio Department of Agriculture last month. You can find an article on this pest by searching the Buckeye Yard & Garden onLine service. It is at https://bygl.osu.edu/node/2183 The pictures show expensive damage by this new invasive insect. The Buckeye Yard & Garden onLine is a FREE newsletter you subscribe to and gives you very timely updates for your yard and landscape. Monarthropalpus flavus The Boxwood leafminor is appearing. It can be mistaken for winter damage or even bird damage. It is the most significant insect or mite pest of boxwoods in Ohio. Insecticide applications are an option for older boxwoods like yours. For a deeper explanation and pictures go to https://bygl.osu.edu/node/2102 and read the article of March 3, 2023 by Joe Boggs. The pictures are excellent and will help you in the diagnosis.  Other resources can be found at https://ohioline.osu.edu and also at the Franklin County  OSU Extension located at 2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210  <personal data hidden> Once again, I am sorry for not answering you yesterday. I hope I have been helpful and not too chatty. Sincerely, Mike Heys, Franklin County Master Gardener

responder: The Question Asker Replied July 21, 2023, 5:04 PM EDT
response: Mike— Is it at all possible for you to come to our house to look more closely at our boxwood? RICHARD A. STOFF <personal data hidden><personal data hidden> The information contained in this communication and its attachment(s) is intended only for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or exempt from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited.On Jul 21, 2023, at 2:02 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:﻿

responder: An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 21, 2023, 6:51 PM EDT
response: Hi again Richard, I would love to visit but there is a rule against the volunteers performing such tasks.  Additionally, I am answering gardening questions from Ohioans instead volunteering growing food for the food pantries in central Ohio because I am waiting to having hip replacement surgery and find myself house bound! Let me make a suggestion which I think would be the best alternative for you. Go go https://ppdc.osu.edu/submit-sample that is the C. Wayne Elliott plant and pest diagnostic center. on the website you can learn how to take a sample and send it directly to them. Their address and contact information is: C. Wayne Elliott Plant and Pest Diagnostic Center The Ohio State University, College of Food Agriculture and Environmental Science 234 Selby Hall 1680 Madison Ave. Wooster, Ohio 44691 <personal data hidden> I hope this helps. Thanks for the invitation, you are so kind. Most Sincerely, Mike Heys, Franklin County Master Gardener

responder: The Question Asker Replied July 21, 2023, 8:26 PM EDT
response: Tru Green was here today, and this is what they did.Do you think I’m safe for the time being?Master Form #:CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATIONSTOFF, CAROL <personal data hidden>351 2374 BEXLEY PARK RD BEXLEY, OH, 43209 HOME:CUSTOMER BILLING INFORMATIONSTOFF, CAROL2374 BEXLEY PARK RD BEXLEY, OH, 43209 HOME:TODAY'S SERVICETree & Shrub Insect/Disease ControlCOMMENTSWork order #: WO<personal data hidden> SPECIALIST INFORMATION5665 - COLUMBUS SOUTH, OH 4045 LAKEVIEW XING GROVEPORT, OH, 4312<personal data hidden>  TRUCK ID: SPECIALIST:SUPERVISOR: LICENSE #CONDITIONSSTART: TEMP: WIND:121114136295-THOMAS HUMPHREYWEISENBERGER, KARL 149062   DESCRIPTION80 ° F3.5 MPH NNWPROPERTY SQFT8781 sqftDATE TIME7/21/2023 3:27 PM - 3:30 PM Insect & Disease Control Service • Hello, I knocked on your door to speak with you about your service. I'm sorry I missed you. As a follow-up to my visit, I've left you notes below. Thank you for trusting us to service your property.WHAT I DID AND WHAT TO EXPECT• Today I applied an insecticide, miticide and fungicide to your ornamentals. This treatment will work on active leaf feeding insects and mites and slow any disease growth on your landscape as well as help prevent disease development on new leaves.  WHAT I NOTICED•METHOD: AREAS: PRODUCTS:PRECAUTIONSThanks for your time  PRODUCTS APPLIEDFUNGICIDE, INSECTICIDE, MITICIDESpray, 12.00 GAL/1000 SQFT Mechanical Sprayer Entire AreaTEMPO SC ULTRA (CYFLUTHRIN) EPA# 432-1363 INSECTICIDERATE: 3.5000 FLOZ/100 GAL APPLIED AMT: 3.6880 FLOZMERIT 2F (IMIDACLOPRID) EPA# 432-1312 INSECTICIDERATE: 1.5000 FLOZ/100 GAL APPLIED AMT: 1.5806 FLOZEAGLE 20EW (MYCLOBUTANIL) EPA# 62719-463 FUNGICIDERATE: 12.0000 FLOZ/100 GAL APPLIED AMT: 12.6446 FLOZENGULF (BIFENAZATE) EPA# 228-740INSECTICIDERATE: 4.0000 FLOZ/100 GAL APPLIEDRICHARD A. STOFF <personal data hidden><personal data hidden> The information contained in this communication and its attachment(s) is intended only for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or exempt from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited.On Jul 21, 2023, at 6:51 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:﻿

responder: An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 21, 2023, 9:28 PM EDT
response: The report is confidential but, applying both a fungicide and insecticide should answer the question if the issue is a fungus  or in insect infestation. One link I sent you covered leaf minors which are being found on boxwoods this time of year.  Continue to monitor your boxwood for signs of the other issues I described. Sincerely, Mike Heys, Franklin County Master Gardener