The boxwood moth is causing widespread damage to boxwood shrubs across Europe, and has recently experienced a significant surge in Skåne, Sweden. Gardener Gunnar Juliusson in Åkarp is among those whose plants have been severely affected by the invasive pest. The moth has rapidly proliferated this year, leading to extensive defoliation of boxwood bushes. Experts fear the moth will continue its northward migration throughout Sweden, posing a threat to gardens nationwide. This outbreak follows two decades of increasing boxwood moth activity across the continent. The situation highlights the vulnerability of boxwood plants and the potential for significant ecological and aesthetic consequences.