invasive species

The Looming Threat: Alphen’s Fight Against the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer Beetle

The Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle is an invasive species threatening Cape Town's urban forest, and traditional pesticides are ineffective…

7 months ago

The Unsettling Expansion of the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer Beetle Infestation

The Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer Beetle Infestation, an invasive species, has spread beyond its traditional hotspots in Cape Town, with…

8 months ago

A Landmark Event: Advancing Biodiversity Management

The National Status of Biological Invasives and their Management report emphasizes the urgent need to prevent, detect, and control invasive…

9 months ago

Unfolding Threats to South Africa’s Biodiversity

South Africa's biodiversity is threatened by invasive species, which have been introduced into various ecosystems and have caused extensive damage…

9 months ago

Cape Town’s Crusade Against the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer Beetle: A Free Education Initiative

Cape Town is fighting the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle with a free education initiative. The program aims to educate…

9 months ago

PSHB Beetle Outbreak in Cape Town: Guidelines for Residents

The PSHB beetle outbreak has become a severe concern for residents of Cape Town as it continues to spread to…

2 years ago

Turning Waste into Sustainable Housing with Port Jackson Trees

South Africa faces a severe social housing crisis, with many people living in inadequate and overcrowded conditions. **Dr. Abubakar Sadiq…

2 years ago

Cape Town Responds to the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer

Cape Town, known for its natural beauty and biodiversity, faces a significant threat to its urban forest. The Polyphagous Shot…

2 years ago