Polyphageous Shot Hole Borer

Conservation

What is Polyphageous Shot Hole Borer?

The Polyphageous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) is a new invasive insect, with devastating effects

on vegetation in South Africa and currently also in the Western Cape. The beetle is capable

of causing serious damage to trees and currently no chemical products are registered for use

against the beetle.

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