Deesh, Aradhana Devi and Joshi, Ravindra Chandra and Jerard, B. Augustine and Khan, Mohammad G.M. (2025) Coconut Stick Insect: A Pacific Islands Perspective on Biology and Management. In: Science-Based Pest Management for a Sustainable and Resilient. Springer, Cham . Springer Nature, Switzerland, pp. 469-490. ISBN 978-3-031-84266-5
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The coconut stick insect, Graeffea crouanii (Le Guillou), is a significant pest threatening coconut production and livelihoods across the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs). This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of its biology, including life cycle, morphology, behavior, and host range. To mitigate its impact, a combination of cultural, physical, biological, and chemical control strategies is explored. Given the complex interplay of the pest, its environment, and the socioeconomic context of PICTs, an integrated pest management approach is essential for the sustainable management and protection of coconut resources in the region.
| Item Type: | Book Chapter |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Graeffea crouanii, pest, environment |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory Q Science > Q Science (General) > Q1-295 General |
| Divisions: | School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics (STEMP) |
| Depositing User: | Nirma Narayan |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Jun 2025 23:45 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Jun 2025 23:45 |
| URI: | https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/15000 |
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