Expert talks on borer pest threat
A tiny pest has reached Durban and is responsible for mysterious fungal die-offs of trees, from indigenous forest trees to fruit trees like avocados.
THE Botanical Society of South Africa KZN Coastal Branch presents Responding to the Polyphagous Shot-hole Borer infestation, an illustrated talk by
Johan Bodenstein, on Monday, 29 October at Durban Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre at 5.30pm for 6pm.
A tiny pest has reached Durban and is responsible for mysterious fungal die-offs of trees, from indigenous forest trees to fruit trees like avocados. Symptoms are different in different tree species.
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Horticultural consultant Johan Bodenstein speaks about this serious threat and what can be done about it. Do not take any live or dead samples to this talk – photographs are acceptable.
Entrance, including teas at the start, is R30 for members, R50 for visitors and R20 for students/learners. Proceeds go to BotSoc branch projects.
No need to book. Email: botsoc-kzn@mweb.co.za or contact 031 201 5111 or 071 869 3693.
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