Trees across South Africa are under attack?  Horticulturist and SALI member - Francois Malan of Brand’s Tree Felling - says he has been involved in the felling of about 30 PSHB infected tree...

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 Agr...

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 avocad...

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 f...