Oryctes rhinoceros (L) is an important pest in oil palm replanting. The adults are commonly captured via pheromone traps in oil palm plantations. These trap captures arethen destroyed and disposed off by the estate management. However, it should be realized that these adult beetles offer an alternative source of protein which can be used as a supplementary diet for ornamental fish. Rather than disposing the trap captures, these beetles can be processed into a fish feed product, which could provide additional income for plantations.

Main Research: Dr. Norman Kamarudin