Beyond regular prevention treatment, there are a number of ways palm tree owners can look out for their palms. Following this advice will complement professional treatment and further ensure against re-infestation.
1 - Clean the crown of palms periodically to prevent the decaying of organic debris in leaf axils.
2 - Avoid cuts and injuries.
3 - When green leaves are cut, cut them approx. 1.2 m away from the base.
4 - Cutting of steps in palms for easy climbing is to be avoided, as this provides sites for weevils to lay their eggs.
5 - As palms affected by leaf rot and bud rot diseases are more prone to weevil infestation, they are to be treated with suitable fungicides; after that, application of any insecticide to prevent egg laying by weevils is essential.
6 - Destroy all dead palms harbouring the pest by cutting and burning.
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