EUROPEAN HOUSE BORER

 
 
 



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What the Government is doing

Since the detection of European House Borer (EHB) in January 2004, rapid action has been taken to determine the extent of the pest and how to counteract it.

This has included an assessment of dead pine trees throughout greater metropolitan Perth and the South-West.

The surveillance resulted in no positive finds in regional areas including the main softwood plantations in the South-West.

In December 2004 inspections of roofs in high risk areas and continuing inspections at private pine plantations were carried out.

A door-to-door survey is currently being completed within a 2km radius of each confirmed EHB site.

Liaison with the timber industry and a local awareness campaign, which began in April 2004, are ongoing.

The Department of Housing and Works produces building notes on EHB to advise building surveyors and local authorities about the presence of the pest.

Businesses and property owners in the affected areas are being asked to check any untreated pine or pine products on their property and report any signs of EHB via the Freecall Hotline on 1800 084 881.

The State Government is asking for the public to assist with containment activities by not moving untreated pine, including pine firewood, outside areas where EHB activity has been detected.

If the pest is found to be established in WA, amendments to the regulations governing the use of untreated pine will be reviewed.

   

 
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