Shothole Borer Beetle Treatment in Gauteng
Specialised shothole borer beetle treatment from Tree Wise Tree Felling, based in Randburg and working across greater Johannesburg and Gauteng. Free tree inspections, fixed quotes, owner supervised crews.
Specialised Shothole Borer Treatment You Can Rely On
The shothole borer beetle tunnels into the trunks and branches of trees, where the beetles and the fungus they carry can kill a tree and spread to its neighbours. Early action matters: specialised insecticide treatments and preventive measures give affected trees the best chance and help protect the rest of your garden. Tree Wise Tree Felling has spent more than 15 years caring for trees across Gauteng.
Every job starts with a free on-site assessment. We inspect your trees, tell you honestly which can be treated and which are beyond saving, and give you a fixed written quote before any work starts. Where a tree has to come out, it is removed safely with the same care we bring to every job, so the beetle has nowhere left to breed.
Signs of Shothole Borer in Your Trees
The earlier an infestation is found, the more treatment can do. These are the usual signs to look for.
Tiny holes in the bark
Small round entry holes in the trunk or branches, as if the bark has been hit by shotgun shot, give the beetle its name.
Sawdust and staining
Fine sawdust pushed out of the holes, or dark staining and gum on the bark.
Dieback in the crown
Branches thinning and dying back as the infestation takes hold.
Cracked or dying bark
Bark that cracks, weeps or falls away as the tunnels spread underneath it.
Woodpecker activity
Birds pecking at the trunk is often a sign that beetles are at work beneath the bark.
One tree struggling near others
Shothole borer moves from tree to tree, so check nearby trees when one shows signs.
How We Treat Shothole Borer
A structured programme of treatment and prevention, matched to your trees and the level of infestation.
Free tree inspection
We assess the trees, confirm the signs and advise honestly on what treatment can achieve.
Specialised insecticide treatment
Targeted insecticide treatments applied to affected trees by our trained team.
Preventive measures
Preventive treatment and care advice to protect the healthy trees nearby from infestation.
Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up checks so any re-infestation is caught early.
Removal when needed
Trees that cannot be saved are removed safely to stop the beetle spreading, with the same care as our tree felling work.
What Does Shothole Borer Treatment Cost?
Treatment depends on the number of trees, the level of infestation and the programme needed, so we do not publish a flat rate. We inspect your trees free of charge and give you one fixed quote before any work starts.
No hidden costs. The quote covers the agreed treatment programme and is fixed before we start.
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Worried About Shothole Borer?
Call 076 231 4998 for a free tree inspection and a fixed quote, or send the quote form and we will get back to you fast. Tree Wise Tree Felling inspects and treats trees across greater Johannesburg and Gauteng.