Pests of sago palms in Sarawak


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Megir Gumbek, . and John F.S., . (1991) Pests of sago palms in Sarawak. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

This paper outlines the common pests of sago palms Metroxylon sagu in Sarawak. It presents a general picture of pest situation in farmers' fields and at the Sago Research Station at Sungai Talau Mukah. The main pests are the hispids termites red striped palm weevils wild boars bagworms mealy bugs scale insects rats and porcupines. The damage symptoms biology and control measures of the main pests are discussed


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Abstract

This paper outlines the common pests of sago palms Metroxylon sagu in Sarawak. It presents a general picture of pest situation in farmers' fields and at the Sago Research Station at Sungai Talau Mukah. The main pests are the hispids termites red striped palm weevils wild boars bagworms mealy bugs scale insects rats and porcupines. The damage symptoms biology and control measures of the main pests are discussed

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: 3 refs.; Summary En
AGROVOC Term: METROXYLON
AGROVOC Term: INSECTOS DANINOS
AGROVOC Term: CONTROL DE PLAGAS
AGROVOC Term: SARAWAK
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:26
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15024

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