The trees were first introduced to South Africa in 1656 and have become cultural icons
The invasive bug could unleash R275-billion in economic damage in next decade and urban areas stand to lose 65 million trees
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The invasion of this destructive beetle wiping out trees is only in its infancy and scientists expect ecological and social costs to rack up
Polyphagous shot hole borer looks set to become most damaging biological invasion in South Africa