Protocols & Plans
IPPC APP Field Survey Guidance: Rhynchophorus ferrugineus
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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This field survey guidance therefore 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.