How to control Rhinoceros Beetles in Coconut farms?
Rhinoceros Beetles in Coconut Trees Rhinoceros beetles are named for horn-like projections on and around the males heads. They are mostly black , gray or red in color and some are covered in soft hairs Rhinoceros beetle adults damage palms by boring into the centre of the crown , injure the young growing fronds and feed on them. As they bore into the crown, they cut through the developing leaves. The hole can be seen on the stem with chewed up fibres protruding out. Many times reddish brown liquid can be seen oozing out from the hole Adults Rhinoceros beetles can live as long as 9 months and gravid females lay 50-100 eggs throughout their lifetime. Simple and best way to keep Rhinoceros Beetles away is application of Sea Salt for the Coconut tree. You can take 2 to 3 kgs of Sea Salt and apply across the fronds of the Coconut Tree Sea Salt is rich in sodium chloride and it repels the Rhinocero...