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Friday, 19 February 2021, 6:13 am Officers of the Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) within the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) are currently investigating an alleged Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryctes Rhinoceros) attack on Noni plant at Baunasaitonga Noni Farm in East Guadalcanal. Following reports of the incursion, BSI Surveillance officers yesterday (Wednesday 17th February) quickly responded to see the damage and collected samples/specimens for diagnostic work. “At the moment we suspect the beetle to be Xylotrupes gideon, and not the quarantine pest, Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) as previously alluded by some people,” Chief Surveillance officer, Crispus Fanai said. He said, according to records, Xylotrupes gideon

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