Shot-Hole Borer
City Parks maintains that they will only remove dead trees and not living, highly-infested host trees #GazetteProtectOurTrees
JOBURG – Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo has responded to points made in a lecture from Professor Wilhelm de Beer.
Borer Action Group (Bag) speaks about the dreaded bug #ProtectOurTrees
Johannesburg – The action met to discuss their knowledge and treatment that should be applied to trees affected by the shot-hole borer crisis.
Professor co-ordinating shot-hole-borer research discusses the necessary steps to control its spread
BRAAMFONTEIN – While the beetle’s spread is unstoppable, with good management the impact can be reduced.
Efforts combined in invasive beetle battle
JOHANNESBURG – The ongoing battle against the shot-hole-borer has motivated RKG and Jufa to combine efforts in creating awareness in the fight against it.
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