Evaluation of Red Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) Management Approaches in Date Palm Trees | ||
| Journal of Scientific Research in Science | ||
| Volume 42, Issue 0, 2025, Pages 153-174 PDF (691.96 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jsrs.2025.393274.1197 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Nessma T. Alarnaouty* 1; Mai Teleb2; Yasmin I. Mohamed3; Somaia H. Elhusseiny3; Eglal M. Said4 | ||
| 1Biotechnology, MSA University | ||
| 2Biotechnology department at faculty of Agriculture Cairo, | ||
| 3Biotechnology department at faculty of Agriculture Cairo | ||
| 4Breeding Research Department of Fruit Trees, Ornamental and Woody Plants, Horticulture Research Institute, ARC, Giza, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Red Palm Weevil (RPW), Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, is a highly destructive pest that affects various species of palm trees, particularly date palms. This infestation results in considerable annual economic losses for date palm cultivators, impacting both the global market and the Middle Eastern region. It is also reported to be a global condition, affecting over 35 countries. Researchers and cultivators have implemented many strategies to manage this detrimental pest, primarily relying on chemical insecticides, until the development of the male aggregation pheromone in 1993. This review article evaluates the existing research on various control approaches to assess the efficacy of different control alternatives and suggests a comprehensive strategy for managing RPW in date palms. Control strategies for R. ferrugineus encompass early identification, biochemical assessments, soil analysis, physical control, chemical insecticides and bio-insecticides, and also pesticide applications. Moreover, biological control agents include the utilization of natural enemies like viruses and bacteria in addition to gene silencing technology. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| insecticides; biological control; chemical control; early detection | ||
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