Evaluation methods for red palm weevil Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Olv. (Coleoptera; Curculionidae) control in Egypt during 1992-2010

the present work include tree survey that playing as a parameter to evaluate the real situation and gave more information for control action and insect distribution. Cut off infested trees should be carried out under certain condition, avoiding tree dragging or spread of any of its contents outside. Tree cut into longitudinal parts (4 pieces) and then each piece into sections (small pieces ), finally complete coverage with kerosene and insecticides should be applied before being buried deeply (1.5 m. ) in the soil. In case of sever infestations injection by a mixture of kerosene and insecticides is sufficient for control. Burning the infested tree give no results, even by fuel or napalm. Better results could be obtained by springy during two months November and march ( tops peaks). Chemical application by injection gave more than 85% positive results and recovery for the trees. Fumigates can apply only when trees are severely infested. pheromone traps system gave no more than 30% infestation reduction to the flying weevil. All biotical agents did no gave noticeable results.