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New pest threatens our ‘tree of life’

Saturday 22 September 2018 | Published in Local

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New pest threatens our ‘tree of life’
The Ministry of Agriculture is asking members of the public to keep an eye out for a new type of coconut rhinoceros beetle, which can destroy coconut trees. 18091740

The tree of life could be in danger if a fast spreading beetle comes to the Cook Islands.

The tree of life could be in danger if a fast spreading beetle comes to the Cook Islands.


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