Rhinocerus Bettle
Look for holes on the stems of palm fronds. They’re typically large enough for you to put at least two fingers into. You’ll also usually see coconut fibers around the hole. The V-shaped palm frond damage is a classic sign of CRB infestation. Also look for V-shaped damage to the palm fronds. The V shape could be right side up or upside down. This damage results from beetles boring through developing leaves.
Disease causing Species Name:
Oryctes agamemnon arabicus
Major Plants under threat:
Palms
Method of Application:
Soil application, foliar spray,drip irrigation. se the spray solution as a direct spray targeting the pests on the undersides of the leaves.
Intervals:
Apply preferably in the early morning or during the late evening hours. Foliar Spray: Spray on the foliage during evening hours
Dosage:
The normal dosage is 20 g per plant.Soil Application: Mix 3 – 5 kg ABTEC Beauveria with 200 kg organic manure and apply uniformly to moist soil (1 acre). For tree crops mix 20 g with 1 kg organic manure and apply at the base.Foliar Spray: Mix 10 kg ABTEC Beauveria in 500 litres of water per hectare and spray on the foliage . Use the spray solution as a direct spray targeting the pests on the undersides of the leaves. Drip Irrigation: ABTEC Beauveria can be mixed @ 20gm /litre of water. After filtering it can be incorporated into the soil through the drip irrigation system during the pre or post planting stage.
