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Tuesday, 27 February 2018 11:35
Check your trees for the shot hole borer
Are your trees dying? Get a SALI landscaper or arboriculturist to help you with identifying the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer in your area. Who discovered the borer? Last year, the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute…
Friday, 23 February 2018 11:35
Trees: A kit for identifying shot hole borer damage
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…
Thursday, 22 February 2018 11:33
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…