The South American Palm Weevil is a species of snout beetle that has killed hundreds of Canary Island Date Palms, in San Diego, since it was first detected in March, 2016. It is also recommended to apply PHOSPHO-jet to help control any secondary disease pathogens and PALM-jet Mg to provide needed nutrients for overall plant health and vigor. Eggs may be laid in wounds, cracks, and crevices in the trunk, from the collar region near the roots, up to the base of frond petioles and axils near the crown of the palm. If successful, the treatment would also prevent migration of the weevils toward the Coachella Valley, home to a $100 million date palm industry and only 93 miles from current infestations. On the low end, replacing a small Saw Palmetto can cost $100 on average. . A palm that is completely overrun may have no hope of survival, and will need to be removed, and destroyed, entirely. The larvae make an oval-shaped cocoon of on average 6 cm out of palm . Daveys grounds maintenance crew is on-site weekly at the Hard Rock Casino, ensuring the frequently populated green space maintains its curb appeal. Farm2Ranch:Scientist work to define threat from palm pest Efficacy of pesticide treatments on weevil activity in the crown can be checked via a window. A window is created by removing palm fronds in the crown which then permits access to the crown so visual inspections for weevil activity can be conducted. The adults of the red palm weevil ( Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) are typical weevils: the head extends with a long thin rostrum that holds the antennae and tiny mandibles. Some estimates suggest that the ornamental palm industry in California is worth ~$70 million (US) per year. For palms trees on private property, UH resident and tree advocate, Judy Schroeder, has negotiated a special price for UH residents with Aguilar Plant Care. Sahin Ince:Red Palm Weevil Egg Laying Behavior Anyone with a sago palm needs to know how to control palm weevils. Saving palm trees without killing bees - Phys.org The insect is attracted mostly to damaged or stressed trees. Larvae are legless grubs with the body color uniformly pale yellow with a brown head. Eggs are laid in these holes, they are relatively large, and female weevils can probably lay a hundred eggs or more over the course of a life time. Palm weevil larvae emerge from eggs laid in the trees and then burrow to the crown and feed on the palm tissue there. As prominent features in your landscape that add value as they grow healthy, the last thing you want is for your palm to suffer, looking wilted and worn out instead of green and vibrant. Spongy Moth, formerly known as Gypsy Moth. 2017. Palms infected with RRN can die in as little as 3-4 months after infection symptoms become noticeable.