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Notes: Abstract: Among 25 species of insects attacking coconut are scale insects such as Aspidiotus destructor, Ceroplastes actiniformis, Vinsonia stellifera, Lecanium acutissimum, Coccus hesperidum, Pseudaulacaspis sp. Palmicultor sp. and Pseudococcus citriculus; description of damage; effectiveness of predators and chemical control discussed.