The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle is native to Cambodia and many places throughout asia. You can find these buggers often near bright lights at night and the morning after. There are similar species in Europe but they're not as destructive as this guy: He's a coconut tree killer !

Username Taken wrote: ↑Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:23 am What would you like us to do about this problem?

He's been killing coconut trees for a long time. That's his purpose in life.
However, he only manages to kill a few trees per plantation.

Is there some reason why expats should be concerned about this?

No reason at all. His "North Korea - silent threat" thread has run aground and this is the latest scare story. Complete tosh.

Thanks for the Ignorance.
Would that suit you any better ? Japanese Flags greet Biden during inauguration ?

How bug like that can kill coconut tree? I understand if there would be woodpeckers or so on.

I never thought of it being a threat but in some areas that depend on coconut and palm oil production it can do some serious damage. That's why to keep an eye on it.

Tuesday, 19 January 2021 09:08 AM

Solomon Islands has formed a new partnership with New Zealand to step up the response to the invasive Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) which, if left unchecked, would pose a serious threat to food security and coconut and palm oil industries.

“This is a destructive and difficult pest to manage,” she said, “community driven eradication measures will be supported through high-quality scientific research and regional efforts as we work collectively to rein in the beetle’s destruction of coconut and palm trees that are essential for food security and livelihoods in Solomon Islands.”

Director of Biosecurity Solomon Islands, Francis Tsatsia emphasised that CRB is still a major and very serious threat to Solomon Islands. The Coconut pest has unique life cycles and biology which makes it very difficult to contain and eradicate. It is very crucial everyone understand how best to manage the pest to reduce its population.

“The message for communities remains simple: cut, burn and kill. If you suspect you have CRB, can see visible damage, and if the palm looks like it will not recover, then cut down the tree. Use or burn the wood straight away, as this will reduce the chance that the CRB spreads, or the larvae inside the tree continue to grow. Tidy your community areas of rotting wood, and manage compost and manure carefully to ensure that the beetle breeding sites are minimised”.

It has left a swathe thru SEA.
I'm not up on it now, but less than a decade ago it was raging. A lot of work was done on control and it is possible that answers have been found. ??

They are beautiful tho'
they all are

emm wrote: ↑Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:17 am Thanks for the Ignorance.
Would that suit you any better ? Japanese Flags greet Biden during inauguration ?

What's your point?

The ‘Field of Flags’ stretching along the National Mall in front of the Washington Monument has been unveiled, comprising 200,000 flags intended to represent the American citizens who are unable to attend president-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday. The National Mall is also being illuminated with 56 pillars of light, representing the country’s 50 states and territories

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