Shot Hole Borer
शॉट होल बोरर · Scolytus nitidus
About Shot Hole Borer
Shot hole borer beetles bore into branches, transmitting fungi and causing branch dieback.
How to spot it
Tiny entry holes in branches. Sawdust-like frass and wilting shoots.
Prevention
Remove infested branches. Keep trees healthy to resist attack.
Organic treatment
Prune and burn infested wood. Apply neem oil on trunk and branches.
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