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Description
The red palm weevil (RPW, or Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) is a major
transboundary pest that originated in South Asia and is rapidly
spreading around the world. In the Near East and North Africa (NENA)
region, the weevil is causing devastating damage to date palms,
affecting production, the environment and the livelihoods of nearly 50
million farmers. Despite an urgent call for action to address the RPW,
it continues to spread rapidly throughout the NENA region. The main
challenges to effective and sustainable management of the RPW are
the complexity of detecting infection at an early stage and weak plant
quarantine regulations. These issues are compounded by inadequate
regional collaboration and limited awareness among farmers.
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