European House Borer

European house borer (Hylotrupes bajulus) was first detected in WA in 2004 and has the potential to cause structural damage to house, buildings and furniture.

The species affects pines, including untreated timber and dead wood on living trees.

Areas of Eden Hill and Bassendean fall within the European House Borer Restricted Movement Zone, which restricts the movement, storage, treatment and disposal of pinewood.

For more information, visit the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's website.