Insect Pests of Hevea Brasiliensis in the Territory of Papua and New Guinea : Their Habits and Control.

Abstract

Most of the insects attacking rubber ( Hevea brasiliensis) in the Territory of Papua and New Guinea are relatively unimportant. Amblypelta lutescens papuensis Brown ( called the Papuan tip-wilt bug) is the most serious pest. A number of the more common insects which have been recorded on rubber are described in this article, along with the control measures recommended for use if the damage becomes serious enough to require treatment.