The City is responding to the outbreak and is pleading with residents to inform them of any suspected infected tree, particularly trees in public spaces. For more details read here: https://www.joburg.org.za/media_/MediaStatements/Pages/2018%20Press%20Releases/City-taking-steps-to-minimize-the-impact-of-the-Polyphagous-Shot-Hole-Borer.aspx

How can you help?

The city has now joined the private initiative where it is trying to respond to trees in public spaces that are infected by PSHB.

• Look for infected trees on your pavement, in parks (See photos on www.pshb.co.za)
• Drop a location pin where you think you have found infected tree(s).
• Whatsapp the location pin, photos of the infection and the tree to 0647562736. City Parks will follow up. See also https://era.org.za/2018/09/18/city-taking-steps-to-minimise-the-shot-hole-borer/