Finding this these particular moths in my boxwood shrubs and arbors.

Question: I am in Oakland County, Michigan and have 35 feet of boxwood. I have an arborist come spray, but I have noticed brown moths emerging from them and the short arbors that I have. I started to spray with Sevin concentrate and Bacillus (BTK). Also using Davonil fungicide. Iit looks like it could be a cutworm and not the box tree moth. Can you help identify it? I will try to send pictures of the damage to foliage  and the moths. I welcome any advice on pre-treating and treatment and if I am on the right track. Thank you!

responder: Thank you for your question!   Laura S.      Michigan State University Extension Advanced Master Gardener Volunteer You may also contact the toll free MSU Extension lawn and garden hotline at 1-888-678-3464 with your gardening questions or visit www.migarden.msu.edu for Smart Gardening resources. Replied August 27, 2024, 12:01 PM EDT
response: Hello Box tree moth is present in Oakland county. But your moth doesn’t look like box tree moth. However, the picture is blurry with poor lighting and color coming through the plastic bag. It is best to photograph dead, whole insects in good light laid out on a plain smooth background—like plain cardboard. Do not use  a textured background like a paper towel or cement surface. Here are some pictures to compare https://bygl.osu.edu/node/2188  Your shrubs do have some other things going on, perhaps boxwood psyllid, winter dieback, and possibly boxwood blight. With so many issues present at once, I recommend you email a complete set of pictures to MSU Pant Diagnostic lab, along with your question and history of what treatments have been applied.  Take a picture  of a large section of the hedge, and two more close ups of damage on different branches. Watch for any insects, moths  or caterpillars and try to get clear pictures of more of them— freeze them whole, remove them from the container, then you can take well lighted pictures of them. The lab’s email is <personal data hidden> If they need samples they will ask you for them.  Check if your shrub service has  an ISA certified arborist on staff, one who has taken training and passed certification in woody plant pests and diseases.  Certified arborists can visit your site and diagnose common issues on boxwood. You can check the ISA website for names of certified arborists, searching by zip code, here— http://www.treesaregood.org

responder: The Question Asker Replied August 27, 2024, 12:14 PM EDT
response: Thank you for this advice! Will go through the steps recommended. On Tue, Aug 27, 2024 at 12:02 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:

responder: Thank you for your question!   Laura S.      Michigan State University Extension Advanced Master Gardener Volunteer You may also contact the toll free MSU Extension lawn and garden hotline at 1-888-678-3464 with your gardening questions or visit www.migarden.msu.edu for Smart Gardening resources. Replied August 27, 2024, 12:16 PM EDT
response: You are very welcome. You have been proactive so, hopefully whatever the big issue is, it can be treated. The lab has professional pathologists and they can advise you.