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Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 July 1957Vol. XXVII, No. 12

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Rhino Beetle In Fiji

GRICULTURAL officers in Fiji are satisfied that the present tedious methods of control of ; rhinoceros beetle at least have I the effect of confining the pest areas where it was first dis ered.

Jie latest report of the Coconut ts and Diseases Board said that western area of Viti Levu >eared to be entirely free of the

pest. Survey teams working in the Tavua area could find no trace of the beetle.

Travelling inspectors have re ported that farmers in the Navua area have co-operated well and have shown a lively interest in the campaign.