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In Thailand, squirrels sometimes attack coco bunches (here a highly prized variety called Aromatic Green Dwarf or Nam hom). But this is quite rare, and it seems that the squirrels, by destroying certain large beetles, protect the coconut trees much more than they damage them...
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| Two coconut crabs in the archipelagos of Tuvalu and Tuamotu |
Coconut crabs are not all the same! Within the species the colors vary... Here again, the damage on the coconut palms remains limited, the crabs are rare, not very dangerous if they are not provoked, and delicious to eat... In certain countries, their consumption is prohibited because they are on the verge of extinction.
See also our special paper on Oryctes rhinoceros (commonly called Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle or CRB)
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| Don't mismatch beatles and beetles! |
Chapter to add on rats and other insects.
To illustrate this section, we can produce on request one or more high definition posters (maximum size 180x100 cm). These posters should be adapted to each country, on a case-by-case basis, in order to prominently feature locally produced coconut products, and to promote the marketing of these local products. It is also possible to buy or rent objects from the personal collection of Dr. R. Bourdeix.
©R. Bourdeix, 2021, section CAMR
©R. Bourdeix, 2021, section 10-CAMR. Coconut pests in preparation.
For illustrating this section, we can produce on request at least one large size HD poster (up to 180x100 cm in size). These posters should be adapted to each country, on a case-by-case basis, in order to prominently feature locally produced coconut products, and to promote the marketing of these local products. It is also possible to buy or rent items from the personal collection of Dr R. Bourdeix.