Table 1.

Classification of red palm weevil (RPW) infestation level in E. guineensis plantlings.

Level	Figure 1	Descriptions
1 (Early stage)	A, B	No visual symptoms
2 (Intermediate I)	C, D	Dark sap visible Tissue fibre protrusion and sawdust presence
3 (Intermediate II)	E, F, G	Initial signs of frond collapse
4 (Final stage)	H, I	Collapsed frond turned brown