PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Invasive shothole borers (ISHB) are small, non-native, beetles that bore into trees. The invasive. When the beetles tunnel into tree trunks and branches, they 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. Visit www.ishb.org to learn how to identify and manage this dangerous pest.