Preventive measures against the whitegrub Hoplochelus marginalis in Mauritius
| MSI07P4242 | |
| Ganeshan, S. | |
| Preventive measures against the whitegrub Hoplochelus marginalis in Mauritius | |
| VIth ISSCT Entomology Workshop: Advances and Challenges in Sugar Cane Pest Management, 14-20 May 2006, Cairns, Australia | |
| paper presented | |
| 2006 | |
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| Hoplochelus marginalis Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Melolonthidae) is indigenous to Madagascar and had not been found elsewhere prior to its discovery in Reunion Island in June 1981 when about 4000 ha of sugar cane, uncultivated land, ravines and other crops were already infested. Infestation started near the port area and spread along two fronts, clockwise and anticlockwise, and by 1995 the whole island was infested. Due to the proximity of Reunion Island and the potential threat of this pest to Mauritian agriculture, a Protocol was signed by the Mauritian and French Authorities defining agreed measures that both countries would enforce to minimize the risks of introducing white grubs from one country to the other. The measures include rescheduling of plane flights, treatment of luggage holds, and restriction on movement of ships. Every year, during the beetle flight period, light traps are operated in Reunion Island, at the Ports and Airports, and results are communicated to Mauritius. In addition to the measures listed in the protocol, preventive measures are also taken in Mauritius. These include preventive insecticide treatment around the airport, public awareness campaigns and regular meetings with economic operators. Soil samplings and light trappings are carried for early detection of the insect in Mauritius. The insect has not been detected up to now in Mauritius, although live beetles have been intercepted on board planes and ships from Reunion Island | |
| sugarcane pest control white grubs Hoplochelus marginalis preventive measures | |
| Mauritius | |
| Sugarcane: Pests, pest control and management | |
| Insect pests: white grubs | |
| 2007-02-23 | |
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