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Small holes Peppered into the stems and bark of trees are
typical sign of the shot hole borer. there are several types, of shot
Hole Borer Beetle, and perhaps the most damage done to date, was by the
Elm Bar Beetle which was responsible for spreading the deadly Dutch Elm
Disease throughout Britain. it goes without saying, that any Shot Hole
Borer, or Bark Beetle must be taken seriously.
If you find regular shaped small round holes in the bark of any shrub or
tree, then any badly affected branch should be removed and burned. There
is no available practical solution for this boring beetle.
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The Larvae - grubs - of the Shot Hole borers live in the
tunnels they create as they eat into the important cambium layer under
the bark.
Encourage healthy tree growth and regularly remove any
dead wood will do much to keep this pest controlled. Whilst the keeping
of log piles in the garden is seen as an environmental plus, be aware
that Shot Hole Beetles can use this wood for breeding purposes. When the
adults emerge, they will attack nearby healthy trees.
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