The recording from the Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer (PSHB) National Stakeholder Workshop 2026 is now available, providing valuable insights into how Australia can prepare for the long-term management of this significant biosecurity challenge.
Hosted by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) on 19 March, the workshop brought together local, national and international experts to share knowledge on PSHB impacts, management approaches and industry preparedness.
WA Agricultural Research Collaboration (WAARC) Strategic Research Manager Dr Kirsty Moynihan, presented an overview of WAARC’s three PSHB research projects and highlighted their role in supporting evidence-based responses to the pest.
Key topics discussed during the workshop included:
- Lessons from international experts with experience managing PSHB in orchards and public spaces in the United States and South Africa
- Tree canopy management and strategies to reduce the impact of PSHB on valuable urban and peri-urban trees
- Agricultural industry preparedness including monitoring, orchard hygiene and practical support for growers
- Current research underway through Murdoch University, Curtin University and The University of Western Australia, funded by WAARC, which is supported by a $25 million State Government investment alongside additional DPIRD funding
- The role of research, training and stakeholder engagement in supporting Australia’s transition to long-term management.
WAARC will continue to share findings from these projects with interstate partners, ensuring research conducted in Western Australia contributes to national preparedness, strengthened collaboration and coordinated long-term management efforts.
Watch the PSHB National Stakeholder Workshop recording.