Old-school taxonomy has solved a case of mistaken identity involving an insect pest threatening the coconut industry in the Philippines, the world’s No. 2 producer, scientists report July 23 in ...

Compounds derived from coconut oil have been found to repel some insects better than DEET, a synthetic chemical considered the "gold standard" of repellents, according to a U.S. Department of ...

What’s Hawaii without palm trees? That’s a question the island state hopes it won’t have to answer as it attempts to stave off an invasion by the coconut rhinoceros beetle, an unwanted visitor that’s ...

MANILA, June 20 (Reuters) - The Philippines has taken emergency measures in a bid to head off a fast-spreading insect infestation threatening its coconut plantations, which if left uncontrolled could ...

Coconut oil is incredibly popular — and for good reason. Coconut oil is versatile and can be used to cook, relieve dry skin, and much more. Explore six must-try uses that will transform your daily ...

MANILA—The Philippines is trying to save its coconut trees from a dangerous insect, which threatens to compound the damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan to much of the industry last November. Coconuts are ...

ODIONGAN, Romblon (PIA) — The province of Romblon has remained free from coconut scale insect (CSI) infestation since 2019, according to the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Romblon. During the ...