Rhinoceros Beetle
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Zanzibar Wasp v.
Dr. J . Szentivany, A Papua-
New Guinea Administration 7nn7ih^l ymologlst V has state d that Zanzibar wasps liberated in New Britain to counter the rhinoceros beetle have established themselves Dr. Szentivany said the wasps had multiplied and several planters were certain that the wasps were g the dreaded copra One noticeable aspect was that the wasps multiplied most where there were flowers. As a result, Dr Szentivany has advised plantation managei s to plant flowers or flower ing shrubs.
K? in^ d out that a Plantation near the Vunapope Mission, where Bishop Scharmac has an outstand ing garden, harboured a large num ber of the wasps.
Dr - Szentivjmy emphasised, how eyer that although the wasps and other insects appeared to be helping to control the beetle, the essential thing was to keep plantations clean, ground deStroy the beetle ’s breeding