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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. 

The invasive pest polyphagous shot-hole borer has been detected in the Perth metropolitan area, and a quarantine area has been implemented to help protect WA’s forests, food and agriculture industries. All green waste should be securely contained for transport in a covered trailer, truck or skip bin. For more information, visit the Polyphagous shot-hole borer webpage.

The Shire of Mundaring included in the Quarantine Area.

PSHB FAQs

PSHB Quarantine Area Map

Visit the DPIRD website

Know the Signs