PSHB Management
Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer (PSHB) Response & Removal in Perth
The Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer (PSHB) is a tiny invasive beetle that has become one of the most serious threats to Perth’s urban canopy. The beetle tunnels into trunks and branches and farms a fungus that blocks the tree’s vascular system, causing branch dieback and severe decline. Hundreds of local species are affected, including Box Elders, Moreton Bay Figs, Coral Trees and Robinias.
Because PSHB spreads rapidly through infested wood, how pruned material is handled and transported matters just as much as the work itself. Infested or quarantine-restricted trees should only be worked on by arborists who understand and strictly adhere to state biosecurity protocols.
Appointed to the DPIRD Panel for PSHB Control
All Trees Perth was appointed to the DPIRD panel for the control of PSHB in Perth — making us part of a select group of tree care companies trusted by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development to execute high-level management and removal works.
When you hire us, you get verified, government-endorsed experience handling this pest safely and legally.
How We Help: Safe Pruning, Removal & Waste Handling
Once an infestation or quarantine directive has been confirmed, our experienced team provides compliant, high-risk operational support:
- Biosecurity-compliant pruning & removal — expert removal of infested limbs or full tree extractions carried out by a crew with direct DPIRD panel experience
- Strict green waste management — material is processed, chipped and disposed of strictly in line with DPIRD biosecurity movement controls to ensure the beetle is not spread to new areas
- Heavy-duty site clearing — fully equipped with commercial chipping, climbing and rigging gear to handle large, heavily degraded or hazardous PSHB-affected trees
Spotted Signs of PSHB?
Common signs include tiny 1mm entry holes (the size of a ballpoint pen tip), sawdust-like frass, gumming or staining on bark, and sudden branch dieback.
Important: do not prune the tree yourself or transport any wood off your property — unauthorised movement of infested wood is a major cause of spread and may breach quarantine restrictions. Report suspected sightings directly to DPIRD via the MyPestGuide® app or hotline.
Need a DPIRD-Panel Approved Team?
Call All Trees Perth on 0403 911 934 for safe, biosecurity-compliant tree services.
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