Borer beetle pest now in Cape Town CBD and Hout Bay

Cape Town confirms first infestation of high-risk beetle in CBD

The City of Cape Town has confirmed the presence of the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) in the Cape Town CBD and Hout Bay for the first time, raising concerns about the health of trees in these areas. Samples taken from Boxelder and London plane trees in locations including Long Street, St Georges Mall, Military Road, Tamboerskloof and Victoria Road in Hout Bay tested positive following DNA analysis. Borer beetles in Cape Town…

Borer beetle pest now in Cape Town CBD and Hout Bay

Cape Town CBD and Hout Bay residents have a new, unwanted visitor — the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) has been confirmed in these two areas for the first time.

Destructive borer beetle reaches CBD and Hout Bay, raising alarm over Cape Town’s urban-forest

The invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) has now been confirmed in Cape Town’s central business district and Hout Bay, which city officials have described as deeply concerning and requiring urgent public cooperation.   Samples taken from Boxelder and London plane trees in key locations across the CBD, including Long Street, St George’s Mall, Military Road and Tamboerskloof, as well as along Victoria Road in Hout Bay, have tested po…

Borer beetle infestation confirmed in Cape Town CBD and Hout Bay

Cape Town confronts a looming environmental threat as the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle has been confirmed in the CBD and Hout Bay, raising alarms for residents and landowners: