Tiny Beetle Threatens Trees: Exposes Flaws in National Response 🌳

Discover how the invasive polyphagous shot hole borer has damaged Perth's trees and revealed gaps in Australia's pest management protocols. Learn what this means for environmental protection and future prevention efforts.

Tiny Beetle Threatens Trees: Exposes Flaws in National Response 🌳
ABC NEWS (Australia)
201 views β€’ Sep 10, 2025
Tiny Beetle Threatens Trees: Exposes Flaws in National Response 🌳

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When the tiny tree-killing beetle polyphagous shot hole borer arrived in Perth four years ago it wasn't just a headache for Western Australia. The invasion sparked a national emergency response, but authorities failed to eradicate the pest and experts say it exposed a glaring hole in Australia’s biosecurity measures.

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Sep 10, 2025

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