Published on Tuesday, 10 December 2024 at 12:27:57 PM

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has confirmed an infestation of Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) in several plants at Beatty Park.

DPIRD will start treatment on Thursday 12 December 2024. Seven Wedding Bush (Ricinocarpos pinifolius) plants will be removed and one Poinciana (Delonix regia) will be pruned. Surveillance of two Moreton Bay figs (Ficus macrophylla) will also take place. All work will be carried out by certified arborists.

The treatment is necessary to control the spread of this invasive pest, ensure public safety and protect surrounding plants.

Please keep clear of work zones while treatment is underway.

About PSHB

The City of Vincent is working with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) to help stop the spread of invasive pest, the Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB).

PSHB is a serious issue across the Perth metropolitan area. It attacks by tunnelling into trunks and branches and can spread quickly to other trees once established.

The best source of information on PSHB is always the DPIRD website.

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