Thinking Green: Polyphagous shot-hole borer in Guildford

Thinking Green: Polyphagous shot-hole borer in Guildford

Join DPIRD in learning how to identify and report plant pest and diseases including the exotic pest Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB).

Date and time

Thu, 3 Oct 2024 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM AWST

Location

Guildford Town Hall

97-99 James Street Guildford, WA 6055 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Join the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in learning how to identify and report plant pest and diseases including the exotic pest Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB).

PSHB is a wood-boring invasive beetle that excavates tunnels in trees and can severely damage host species with some dying within two years of infestation. Over 130 host species have been confirmed in Western Australia.

DPIRD will explain how to use their reporting app, MyPestGuide Reporter, to help identify organisms such as animals, plants, viruses or bacteria in your garden. The app allows you to submit photos of these organisms for DPIRD experts to identify.

Thinking Green is a series of free programs hosted across the City’s libraries and community venues! To find out more and see the full list of workshops and talks, visit the City of Swan Libraries website.

Please book in as spaces are limited. For all program and booking inquiries contact the Sustainable Environment Officer on (08) 9267 9282.

Suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over. Photographs and videos may be taken of the event. Please book one ticket for each person attending.

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City of Swan Libraries

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