Palm weevils are invasive insect species that pose a fairly serious threat to palm trees. it feeds on a broad range of palms The use of RedPalm Weevil Pheromone and Trap is effective and is considered to be one of the best ways to do organic farming through IPM Standards. We Green Victory® intend to supply & meet the ever-growing demand for organic & eco-friendly techniques. With our specialized R&D team, we bring in the best effective RPW Pheromone Lures & Trap
With complete understanding of the inset, we Green Victory® have developed RPW Pheromone & Trap. Our pheromones are induced in wax for longer field longevity & Trap is designed with textured grip, which helps the weevils to crawl into the trap easily but the inside surface is mirror polished so the weevil can’t crawl back outside. Thus, our innovative patented technology guaranteeing successful catch.
DAMAGE CAUSE
Red Palm Weevil is widely considered to be the most damaging insect pest of palms in the world. Red palm weevil attacks young trees through the trunk and more established trees through the crown. Younger trees less than 20 years old are particularly susceptible. Early detection is extremely difficult when 80% of its life cycle is hidden from view. As their numbers in infected trees increase, so greater damage occurs. Infestations often invisible in their early stage prove deadly once larvae begin to tunnel through the tree as they feed. It is often too late to save a tree once the symptoms of infestation becomes visible, RPW’s are usually attracted to unhealthy palm trees, but they will often attack healthy palms too. Red Palm Weevil larvae feed within the apical growing point of the palms creating extensive damage to palm tissues and weakening the structure of the palm trunk.
Palms damaged by RPW may exhibit the following symptoms:
1. presence of tunnels on the trunk or base of fronds.
2. Infested palms may emit "gnawing" sounds caused by larvae
feeding inside.
3. Oozing of viscous fluids from tunnels.
4. Appearance of chewed plant material (frass) at the external entrances of feeding tunnels and a highly distinctive "fermented" odor.
5. Empty pupal cases and the bodies of dead adult RPW in and around heavily infested palms, and
6. breaking of the trunk, or toppling of the palm crown.
