FABI’s mandate is to conduct research on tree health, paid for by specific industries and organizations, as well as to provide scientifically sound information about PSHB to all stakeholders. We do not have the capacity to treat or remove infested trees. If the trees you are concerned about are on municipal (e.g. streets, parks, etc.) or government land (e.g. in a national park or protected area), the trees should be reported to the municipality or responsible agency. If the suspected infested tree is on private property, the responsibility for removal and treatment is with the landowner. Please contact your local arborist for advice on possible treatment or assistance with tree removal.

If you have questions to which the answers are not provided on our Frequently Asked Questions list, please feel free to contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you suspect that you have found the PSHB on a tree species not yet mentioned on the current host tree list, or from an area where the beetle has not been found before (current distribution in South Africa), please inform us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND SAMPLES TO FABI WITHOUT FIRST CONTACTING US FIRST AT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., AS THESE BEETLES CAN EAT THROUGH PAPER AND PLASTIC. WE DO NOT WANT TO SPREAD THE BEETLE AROUND THE COUNTRY!

 To report infested trees in public spaces please contact the local authority. Some municipalities have established dedicated report vehicles:

 Western Cape: fill in the online report form at www.capetowninvasives.co.za

 Johannesburg: email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Whatsapp: 0828030748