Shot hole borer (Xylosandrus compactus)

Symptoms

• Withered or dried branches with shot holes indicate the presence of the pest.
• The attacked branches dry up fast.
• The terminal leaves wilt, droop and dry up.

Management

• Prune the effected twigs 2.5 to 7cm below the shot-hole and burn
• Remove and destroy all the unwanted / infested suckers during summer.
• Maintain thin shade and provide good drainage in the estate.