Early detection and preventive control of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera Curculionidae): a quarantine pest in Brazil

Abstract

Red palm weevil (RPW) Rhynchophorus ferrugineus was described as pest from tropical

Perspectives for Synergic Blends of Attractive Sources in South American Palm Weevil Mass Trapping: Waiting for the Red Palm Weevil Brazil Invasion

“…Brazil considers R. ferrugineus an A1 quarantine pest for the country [ 80 ] with a considerable risk and potential threat for the Brazilian territory invasion. The risk for the commercial coconut and oil palm plantations increases due to the presence of the RPW in the Antilles (Aruba and Curaçao) [ 2 , 10 ] just at 64 km from the Venezuelan coast. Therefore, once the RPW invades these relevant crops, it could cause severe damage, significantly impacting Brazilian agriculture and native or commercial palm plantations in South America [ 17 ].…”

“…Unexposed larvae can also eventually better survive the application of insecticides that badly impact humans and the environment. Cultural pest control consisting of timely uprooting and burning infested trees can reduce infestation but is often applied too late for use and has an environmental impact by greenhouse gas emissions [ 2 , 90 ].…”

“…The South American palm weevil (SAPW), Rhynchophorus palmarum (Linneaus 1764), and the red palm weevil (RPW), Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Oliver, 1790), are well-known, relevant pest species worldwide [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 ]. Today, SAPW and RPW are the key invasive pests [ 13 , 14 ] of cultivated palms (Arecales: Arecaceae) in the old and new world.…”

“…Eight Rhynchophorus species are considered pests because they damage fruit bunches and sometimes even kill the host palm [ 16 ]. Specifically, R. ferrugineus is a major threat to coconut production in Brazil [ 2 , 17 ]. The RPW has arrived in the Caribbean islands Aruba and Curaçao, near South America [ 10 ], and Brazil reports this insect as an A1 quarantine pest [ 2 ].…”

“…Specifically, R. ferrugineus is a major threat to coconut production in Brazil [ 2 , 17 ]. The RPW has arrived in the Caribbean islands Aruba and Curaçao, near South America [ 10 ], and Brazil reports this insect as an A1 quarantine pest [ 2 ].…”