Pests Longhorn beetles and borers
Sawdust at the base, holes in bark
Fine sawdust escapes from small round holes bored into the wood.
Also called: longhorn beetleborersawdust at the baseholes in the trunk
Severity
Urgent
Act fast: this can get worse within days.
Parts affected
- Leaves
- Stems
- Flowers
- Fruit
- Roots
- Soil
Family
Pests
From insects to larvae: spot them early to get rid of them fast.
Understand
What is happening inside the plant
Longhorn beetles and other borers lay in a crack in the bark; their larvae then tunnel through the wood for months, sometimes years.
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