CABI confirms presence of devastating date pest the red palm weevil on Socotra Island

(CABI) CABI scientist Dr Arne Witt has led an international team of researchers who have confirmed for the first time the presence of the date pest red palm weevil on Socotra Island, Yemen, putting the livelihoods of residents at risk.The researchers say more surveys are needed to determine the exact distribution of the palm pest on Socotra and what impact current invasions are having on date production.
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