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Field survey guidance for Rhynchophorus ferrugineus

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 25 p.

Author IPPC Secretariat

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

ISBN 978-92-5-139844-9

To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cd5466en

Synopsis (short abstract) This field survey guidance provides easy-to-follow guidelines for technical personnel of national plant protection organizations (NPPOs) to survey Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, a key pest commonly known as red palm weevil. This field survey guidance provides a protocol to aid in the monitoring, detection, sample collection and identification of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, ensuring effective phytosanitary decision-making to manage the pest risk and protect trade in plants and plant products. It also provides visuals and guidance on recommended pest traps.This guidance complements the digital tools available to NPPO plant health inspectors through the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) mobile applications and Geographic Information System (GIS) platforms. APP is an initiative of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), designed to transform pest management across Africa by enhancing the capabilities of phytosanitary personnel within NPPOs, to leverage advanced science and modern digital technology for effective and timely pest surveillance, detection, identification, control, and prevention.Some of the countries involved in APP listed Rhynchophorus ferrugineus as a priority pest, requiring effective pest surveillance.

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IPPC Secretariat. 2025. Field survey guidance for Rhynchophorus ferrugineus. Rome, FAO on behalf of the Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd5466en

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