The City of Cape Town is sounding an alarm after samples taken from trees in the bustling CBD and scenic Hout Bay have confirmed the presence of the destructive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer PSHB beetle, reports Cape town Etc .
Both the invasive pest and the accompanying fungus pose a serious threat to trees and the environment, marking these areas as the latest victims in the ongoing battle against this pest.
Recent monitoring efforts led to the detection of the PSHB in Boxelder and London plane trees at various locations in the CBD, including Long Street, St Georges Mall, Military Road, and Tamboerskloof. Hout Bay was similarly impacted, specifically along Victoria Road.
