Plantation Hygiene and Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryctes Rhinoceros)

Abstract

In the past few decades a good deal of attention has been paid to evolving practical measures whereby the damage the pest does can be reduced to a minimum. In no case have any outstandingly successful results been achieved. Nevertheless, various procedures can be adopted which, if carried out thoroughly and continuously, will tend to reduce the incidence of beetle attack, particularly in the case of heavy and localized outbreaks.