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Arrival of rhinoceros beetle in Vanuatu still unclear: Minister

August 23, 2019
by Sprep-Admin

While the Government is responding to the incursion of the coconut rhinoceros beetle, it is also investigating how the pest entered Vanuatu...There are speculations the beetle got into the country on a vessel carrying aggregate and construction equipment. Link to full article below. 

Original Article: Arrival of rhinoceros beetle in Vanuatu still unclear: Minister
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