The polyphagous shot hole borer beetle: Current status of a perfect invader in South Africa

The polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) beetle is a recent invader in South Africa. Together with its fungal symbiont, Fusarium euwallaceae, it can rapidly kill highly susceptible host plants. Its impact is most profound in urban areas, but it has also been found infesting important forestry, agricul...

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Main Authors: Elmar van Rooyen, Trudy Paap, Wilhelm de Beer, Garyn Townsend, Shawn Fell, Wilma J. Nel, Seamus Morgan, Martin Hill, Francois Roets
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2021-11-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://sajs.co.za/article/view/9736