EPPO Global Database

Rhynchophorus ferrugineus(RHYCFE)

Distribution details in Oman

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2013: Present, no details
First recorded in: 1993
From CABI Pest map 258 (2016): Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2000/096) : first reported in 1993
References
* Abdallah, F.F.; Al-Khatri, S.A. (1999) Research higlights – The effectiveness of trunk injection and fumigation for the control of the red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Oliver, in date palm. Arab and Near East Plant Protection Newsletter, no. 29, December 1999, Arab Society for Plant Protection, Aleppo (SY) and FAO Near East Regional Office, Cairo (EG), p 27.

* Al-Zadjali, T. S.; Abd-Allah, F. F.; El-Haidari, H. S. (2006) Egyptian Journal of Agricultural Research 84 (1), 51-59.

* NHM (1986-7)
------- Al-Buraimi and Mahdha willayats.

* Rugman-Jones, P. F.; Hoddle, C. D.; Hoddle, M. S.; Stouthamer, R. (2013) PLoS ONE 8 (10), e78379.
------- Verified by molecular means.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Saudi Arabia Present, widespread view...
United Arab Emirates Present, no details view...
Yemen Present, restricted distribution view...