A tiny beetle is now posing a major threat to trees across Australia after Western Australian officials announced they can no longer eliminate the pest from Perth. The National Management Group determined on June 18 that eradicating the Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer (PSHB) from Western Australia is “no longer technically feasible.” Instead, authorities will shift to managing the pest from July 1. This beetle, smaller than a sesame seed at just 1.5-2.5mm long, has already spread to 80 suburbs across 25 councils in Perth since it was first detected in August 2021. “This is tragic news not just for Western Australia, … Continue reading Tiny Beetle Threatens 500+ Tree Species Across Australia as Officials Abandon Perth Eradication Efforts