Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer
latest news & developments
Invasive beetle fells mighty oaks
The trees were first introduced to South Africa in 1656 and have become cultural icons
Tiny tree borer beetle could dig up billions in economic damage
The invasive bug could unleash R275-billion in economic damage in next decade and urban areas stand to lose 65 million trees
Tiny shot hole borer beetle is causing big problems
The invasion of this destructive beetle wiping out trees is only in its infancy and scientists expect ecological and social costs to rack up
Tiny invasive beetle threatens millions of trees in South Africa
Polyphagous shot hole borer looks set to become most damaging biological invasion in South Africa