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Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB, Euwallacea fornicatus) is a small beetle native to Southeast Asia that tunnels into the trunks, stems and branches of trees and plants.

This beetle is highly invasive and attacks a wide range of plant species, with over 500 documented globally to have been infected.

DPIRD is responding to a detection of this pest in the Perth metropolitan area and a Quarantine Area is currently in place, restricting the movement of wood and plant materials.

Mundaring suburbs are currently contained in quarantine Zone B. 

Please visit the DPIRD page for more information. 

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