Friday, 23 February 2018 11:35

Trees: A kit for identifying shot hole borer damage

Johannesburg risks losing a third of its trees
The Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PHSB) and Fusarium dieback is a new insect-disease complex threatening South Africa. Up to 60 species of alien and indigenous trees are under threat, including avocado trees. Do you have…
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Thursday, 22 February 2018 11:33

Inside story: Signs and symptoms of a shot hole borer invasion

Inside story: Signs and symptoms of a shot hole borer invasion
The invasive Asian polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) - also known as an ambrosia beetle - is a tiny black beetle the size of sesame seed (2mm). The adult females:  Carry a fungus with them…
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