date:Sep 25, 2019
beetle, was recently registered by Pan African Farms, but experts warned that objective, independent research is needed before it can be considered a solution.
Over the past few months, Hortgro has been approached by concerned producers about the infection risks associated with the PSHB, following the discovery of the beetle in Somerset West. Although there is currently no sign of the beetle in deciduous fruit orchards, the close presence of the beetle makes producers uncomfortable.
Matthew A