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Management of Red Palm Weevil

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 Posted in Management methods | 1 Comment »

1. Preventive methods: The prophylactic or preventive methods are meant to delay or prevent the entry of the palm weevil into new gardens, locations, or regions. For this purpose most vulnerable stages of the palms are treated with pesticides, cultural ...

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