EXTENSION STRATEGY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF RED PALM WEEVIL

摘要

Red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) is a dreaded pest of young coconut palms. This borer pest is considered as one of the most serious pests of coconut in Kerala causing heavy damage more often leading to the annihilation of the young palms. Being a hidden pest, attack is not generally identified at the early stage. Symptoms of pest infestation usually become clear at an advanced stage by which time the crown topples.