August 23, 2019
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The state of emergency declared over the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle in the north east of Vanuatu's Efate island is likely to be extended...the Ministry of Agriculture's Phillip Meto said the destruction of beetle breeding sites had not been completed and the emergency could be extended.The beetle damages coconut plantations. Link to full article below.
Original Article: Vanuatu set to extend state of emergency over rhino beetle
