How do Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles damage palms?

In our first webinar, we covered how coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB) cause damage to palms, which plants are preferred food sources for CRB, and different types of palm damage that may be mistaken for CRB.
Thank you to our partners at Smart Trees Pacific for inviting your citizen foresters! Learn more about coconut rhinoceros beetle at crbhawaii.org.

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a related beetle has been introduced to the southern US from Europe

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What to used to kill it

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There are a few options for treatment - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpzdgIiVf7h0atE highlights some of the treatments we use in Hawaiʻi

[@anneritajoseph]

Please post remedies to kill such dangerous Rhenorus Beetle. What is the use of ur post.

[@coconutrhinocerosbeetleres2661]

Aloha Anne, We work with landowners on a case-by-case basis to determine the best treatment option for their situation. For more information please visit our website www.crbhawaii.org

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Agree

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MAHALO 🙏🏾

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Mahalo for watching!