![]() The CRB was inadvertently introduced into Upolu, Samoa, 1909 in rubber seedling plants Coconut rhinoceros beetle in the Pacificįor over a century, Pacific Island authorities and states have been confronted by an invasive insect from Asia, CRB This issue prompted a revision of CRB data andĬoconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros): A manual for control and management of the pest in Pacific Island countries and territories 1 IPM system for CRB to protect coconut and oil palm production. The emergence of CRB-G as an invasive pest underpins the need for a revision of data and a revitalisation of the Those working in Guam, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea (PNG) to control the invasive CRB-G biotype. The third section covers control actions forĬRB in the Pacific and draws on the experiences of our colleagues in the CRB Action Task Force, particularly Provide a baseline to monitor the effectiveness of control actions. It in a systematic way is essential to: a) conduct delimitation surveys b) measure the severity of attack and c) Where needed, and methods are outlined for further diagnostics. Relevant contacts are also provided to facilitate access to expert assistance, The pest, recognition and assessment of the damage it causes, as well as methods for collection and handling of The second section provides information to support recognition of Update on the status of the pest in the region. The first section provides a brief review of CRB in the Pacific and an The manual is divided into three sections. To understand CRB biology, identify CRB invasions, and take appropriate action in order to reduce the impact Information is provided in this manual to support trainers and leaders ![]() Key documentsĪre available from the Pacific Community (SPC) and a thorough and extensive list of scientific papers pertaining Org/fact_sheets/coconut_rhinoceros_beetle_oryctes_108.htm, accessed 3 September 2019). Summaries on CRB are also providedīy CABI (accessed 3 September 2019) and PESTNET (. Works of Zelazny and others, from which this manual draws extensively. Substitute the positive reviews from Bedford (1980, 2013a), Godshen (2015), Huger (2005) or the numerous With controlling invasive species and promoting local agricultural initiatives. This manual is aimed at the new generation of scientists, technicians and extension officers who are tasked virgin oil and coconut water) that offer economic opportunities for villagers in the region. Renovation programmes for mature tall palms as well as newly emergent, high-value coconut product industries There remains a need to regain control of the established biotype CRB-S, which has hampered the success of Of this manual is timely as the Pacific region is challenged by the invasion of a new CRB biotype, the CRB-G, and Knowledge from current and former colleagues who have worked to control and manage this pest. It draws onĮxtensive literature on CRB, especially as it relates to the Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs), as well as Workers for the control and management of coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB) in the Pacific region. This manual has been developed to support trainers in building the capacity of biosecurity and extension 31Ĭoconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros): A manual for control and management of the pest in Pacific Island countries and territories iii Collection, preparation and shipment of CRB samples for DNA analysis. Guidelines for field collection of live CRB adults and larvae.29Īnnex 4. Delimiting survey for assessing an outbreak of CRB.23Īnnex 2. 20ģ.6 Integrated pest management (IPM).20 Diagnostics: Pest and symptom recognition. 2ġ.2 Likely CRB biosecurity high-risk pathways into a country. Coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) in the Pacific.2ġ.1 Review. ![]() | Coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros): A manual for control and management of the pest in Pacific Island countries and territoriesĪcknowledgements. Prepared for publication at SPC’s Suva Regional Office, Coconut – Diseases and pests – Oceania – Handbooks, manuals, etc. Coconut – Diseases and pests – Oceania.Ħ. Rhinoceros beetle – Management – Oceania - Handbooks, manuals, etc.ĥ. Rhinoceros beetle – Control – Oceania – Handbooks, manuals, etc.ģ. Island countries and territories / Trevor Jackson, Sean Marshall, Sarah Mansfield, Fereti AtumuriravaĢ. Pacific Community Cataloguing-in-publication dataĬoconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros): a manual for control and management of the pest in Pacific Original SPC artwork may not be altered or separately published without permission. 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