Slug caterpillar in coconut farming explained
Ever heard of a coconut slug caterpillar outbreak? Well, back in April-May 2009, there was a huge surge of these little critters in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. Why? It turns out that th...
Rhinoceros beetle in coconut farming explained
Oryctes rhinoceros, also known as the coconut rhinoceros beetle, is a troublesome pest found across many tropical regions. It's notorious for harming both wild and cultivated coconut trees, causing...
What are the nutrient protection technologies used in coconut farming?
The coconut palm is known as the 'Kalpavriksha' or the 'tree of heaven' because every part of it is useful to humans in some way. It provides food, drink, fuel, and timber. In India, millions of fa...
Leaf-eating caterpillars in coconut farming explained
The black-headed caterpillar Opisina arenosella is a big headache for coconut farmers all over India. These caterpillars make their homes on the underside of coconut leaves, munching away on the gr...
Eriophyd Mite in coconut farming explained
Coconut palms, also known as 'Kalpavriksha' are super important in India because they provide food, homes, and jobs for lots of farmers, especially along the east and west coasts. But there's a pro...
Coconut skipper as a pest explained
If coconut trees sway in your neighbourhood, it's essential to keep them healthy and thriving. Let's talk about two sneaky troublemakers: Gangara thyrsis and Suastus gremius, also known as the Coco...