The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through its Biosecurity division has recommenced its clean-up operation in Honiara to control the deadly Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) that is threatening the country’s coconut industry and other palms.  Work was briefly stopped due to the...

The coconut rhinoceros beetle recently arrived in Solomon Islands and is causing serious damage to coconut palms on Guadalcanal, Savo, North Malaita and Ngela, and to oil palms on Guadalcanal. Many people are asking, “Why is it important?” Everyone knows coconuts are the most important...

The coconut rhinoceros beetle recently arrived in Solomon Islands and is causing serious damage to coconut palms on Guadalcanal, Savo, North Malaita and Ngela. Many people are asking, “What is happening to control it?” We mentioned last week that everyone can help by cleaning up and...

The discovery of a new biotype of Coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB), Oryctes rhinoceros, is an imminent threat to the livelihoods and economy of Pacific Islanders reliant on coconut, oil palm and other palms. The new biotype, known as CRB-Guam was first discovered in Guam in 2007. Further...