A growing threat to South Africa’s trees
Early detection is critical. Monitoring is our front
line defense.
PSHB is an invasive beetle that carries a symbiotic fungus (Fusarium euwallaceae). The fungus blocks water movement inside trees, leading to decline and eventual death
Protecting Kruger’s Trees from the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer
The invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) poses a serious threat to the health of trees and the biodiversity we treasure in Kruger National Park. Early detection is critical in managing this pest. To support this, monitoring traps are deployed throughout the Park to detect the presence of the beetle, enabling a rapid and effective response.
We all have a role to play in protecting our natural heritage.
Buy it where you burn it – source firewood locally.
Do not transport firewood from areas known to be infested with PSHB.
By taking these simple but important steps, you help prevent the spread of this destructive pest.
Together, we can safeguard our precious ecosystems and preserve South Africa’s biodiversity for current and future generations.
-Zanele Jele : Alien and Invasive Species Manager Kruger National Park
