Bug Bites: Polyphagous shot-hole borer

This episode was requested by Dylan Whiffler from Western Australia.

The polyphagous shot-hole borer is a significant horticultural and forestry pest that's causing substantial damage to crops in Western Australia. In this episode Dr Ian Smith explains how we can identify it, and what to do once we suspect its presence.

Report this pest:
mypestguide.agric.wa.gov.au/reporter
(08) 9368 3080.
Email: [email protected]

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