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Small Beetle, Big Problem

Invasive shothole borers (ISHB) are two closely related species of small, non-native, beetles that bore into trees. ISHB introduce fungi that cause a tree disease called Fusarium dieback (FD). The ISHB-FD pest-disease complex is responsible for the death of thousands of trees in Southern California and poses an imminent threat to the integrity of our urban and natural forests.

Invasive shothole borers attack a wide variety of tree species including avocados,  common landscape selections, and California native species in urban and wildland environments.

For more information about invasive shothole borers and Fusarium dieback, view the video below and explore this website.

Pests in the Urban Landscape
ISHB News
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    NAISMA Blog: Protect Urban Trees from ISHB

      In a NAISMA blog post, Dr. Beatriz Nobua-Behrmann, Urban Forestry and Natural Resources Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension, explains how to identify infestations by invasive shothole borers and how you can protect your trees from this...


    By Randall Oliver
    Author - ISHB Communications Coordinator
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Before reporting infestations, take the ISHB Detection Assessment to see if your tree is suffering from ISHB damage.

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