Effective methods for controlling coconut hispine beetle outbreaks - lessons learned from FAO regional projects

摘要

The incursion of B. longissima into Southeast Asia exemplifies the invasion of a new area by invasive alien species where no or few natural enemies exist. Quarantine and surveillance are the best prevention methods. If incursion occurs, the distribution of the pest and the feasibility of eradication should be determined and measures, such as sourcing natural enemies, should be studied. Collaboration with pesticide lobby members should remain close and the community should be kept abreast with the activities of the control programme. Lessons learned from regional projects are provided.