The dreaded PALM BEETLE!!!!!

[Bruce Wallis]

After appearing to be quiet....the dreaded beetle has struck again....in my garden!!!!
I have 3 palms that are susceptible.......

One suddenly collapsed during the big wind...up until then we had been totally unaware of the infestation.
Big inch and a half long beetles....and the most REVOLTING, 2 inch long white grubs....UGHHHHHHHHHH

The centre of the tree has been reduced to like thick sand. On the outside looks totally healthy.

Our gardener has said that he can take alot of money off us by spraying....but no long term guarantees.....or....bite the bullet, remove and replace.

That is a good reason to have a permanent gardener......an honest, and client centred opinion!

[Matryx]

We're having ours regularly sprayed, and it's costing a fortune

[martin]

I have a weevil trap . the chemical bait lasts 3 months and costs about 11 euros and I spray with an insecticide about every three weeks (costs about 6 euros for two months)..so far kept my last three although lost three

[blue]

Our gardener has put the traps in our garden & sprays the palms, it's not costing us a fortune & touch wood it seems to be working.

[jaybee]

Treating can be very expensive and infinite. And may not always work. Red Palm Weevil