Polyphagous shot-hole borer kills 4,800 trees in Western Australia
The polyphagous shot-hole borer has killed 4,800 trees in Western Australia since 2021. Experts warn this sesame seed-sized pest could devastate Brisbane's parks, particularly targeting the Moreton Bay fig. Proactive measures are underway by Queensland's Department of Primary Industries to prevent the pest's arrival in the state.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 21:12 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 21:20 UTC
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