The red palm weevil can devastate the valuable date palm plantations of the Middle East. Yet, date producers are still hesitant to apply new technologies that can control this invasive pest.

The red palm weevil can devastate the valuable date palm plantations of the Middle East. Yet, date producers are still hesitant to apply new technologies that can control this invasive pest.

Complementary studies from other sources have furthered our understanding of red palm weevil ecology and control. Mathematical modelling work has integrated the sterile insect technique ...

Palm trees infected with red ring disease die within 2 to 4 months. South American palm weevils begin life as ... informational purposes only. Chemical control should only be used as a last ...

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FAO has taken a positive step towards curbing the spread of red palm weevil (RPW), a highly destructive transboundary ... and highlighted the need to bolster the current efforts to control the pest.

The regulatory method of integrated pest management includes preventing entry and establishment of foreign pests.

A trapper to catch red palm weevil (locally called kuruvai), which ... display of pest and disease control measures in paddy, books and the like. Minister for Forests, Environment and Ecology ...

The outbreak and uncontrolled spread of the RPW pose a significant threat to the country's date palm trees ... to control the pest. This can be achieved by enhancing monitoring and preventive efforts, ...