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debz1
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Thanks sparky now I feel I'm getting to know more about this little critter!
It appears it started its carnage in Asia then spread to Saudi and the UAE and eventually entered Europe in trees imported from Egypt...
Palm Weevil Bug Killing Trees in Calpe area - Calpe News - CalpeOnline24
It appears it started its carnage in Asia then spread to Saudi and the UAE and eventually entered Europe in trees imported from Egypt...
Palm Weevil Bug Killing Trees in Calpe area - Calpe News - CalpeOnline24
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eleanor
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It certainly seems that they have declared war and I'm not too sure it is one we will win!
They are able to fly very long distances too so nowhere is safe from these horrid things.
They are able to fly very long distances too so nowhere is safe from these horrid things.
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sunshine
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The council need to get rid of all the palm tree stumps, it looks dreadful. They need taking out properly and something planting in their place. If they don't get rid of them it will make/makes the Port look tatty
eleanor
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Well the tears are still there in memory of my lovely palm tree who met his maker in the autumn.
Now the big question is what do I do now? Another palm is risky and it certainly wouldn't replace our lovely 80 year old tree. If not a palm then any suggestions? Perhaps we should think about another type of tree or large bush. Hate gardening - so any suggestions need to be very basic please.
Also any suggestions on the best place to purchase too would be appreciated. Thanks!
Now the big question is what do I do now? Another palm is risky and it certainly wouldn't replace our lovely 80 year old tree. If not a palm then any suggestions? Perhaps we should think about another type of tree or large bush. Hate gardening - so any suggestions need to be very basic please.
Also any suggestions on the best place to purchase too would be appreciated. Thanks!
debz1
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RIP eleanor's palm tree 
Our palm tree by our pool in PP had a similar fate a few years back, although at the time did not realise it was due to the evil weavle! It was replaced by 3 different types of palm about 2 years ago, which coincidently we also have in our garden in Buckinghamshire. Mine in the UK was planted about 8 years ago and has doubled in size and survived loads of frosts and snow over the years....the only care it gets is a few kind words
It is called Trachycarpus Fortunei or if you're a close friend a Windmill palm!
Not sure if this link will work but here goes...
Summer 2009 1 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Debs
Our palm tree by our pool in PP had a similar fate a few years back, although at the time did not realise it was due to the evil weavle! It was replaced by 3 different types of palm about 2 years ago, which coincidently we also have in our garden in Buckinghamshire. Mine in the UK was planted about 8 years ago and has doubled in size and survived loads of frosts and snow over the years....the only care it gets is a few kind words
It is called Trachycarpus Fortunei or if you're a close friend a Windmill palm!Not sure if this link will work but here goes...
Summer 2009 1 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Debs
debz1
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snowy2007
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I see you got the gardener in gloves and all
Belladonna
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eleanor
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Thanks so much for the idea Debz. Great photos too - love your little friend in the corner! lol. Think I need to write down the name as far too technical for me to remember and i'm sure the nursery people wouldn't consider me a close enough friend to quote 'windmill palm'! lol I'm so nervous of those horrid little blighters coming back for round two but wonder if they have a liking for only a certain type of palm? i.e. those that are beautiful, well looked after and have stood for many years just minding their own business watching tourists come and go!
Bella - those photos - OMG how awful! I'm so happy that I didn't actually see what happened to my palm so my memories are of the most wonderful and recently manicured beauty! lol
Perhaps I will just cement over!!!!
Bella - those photos - OMG how awful! I'm so happy that I didn't actually see what happened to my palm so my memories are of the most wonderful and recently manicured beauty! lol
Perhaps I will just cement over!!!!
sws97sdg
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More from the DB on the bug, talk of compensation!
Balearic ministry to bear costs of palm tree plague
STAFF REPORTER
POLLENÇA
THE palm tree plague which has wreaked havoc in public and private gardens in Pollensa has reached such proportions that the costs of dealing with it will have to be assumed by the regional ministry for Agriculture, local Mayor Joan Cerdà said yesterday.
The disease, caused by a small red beetle has resulted in widespread destruction of trees leading to deterioration of landscaped property.
All palms in the municipality of Pollença are under threat from it said Cerdà, presenting a report compiled by technicians on the depth of the damage sustained.
The report makes specific reference to the fact that it will need to be the Balearic government who makes compensation to landowners whose palms have fallen prey to the plague.
Recommendations also state that when it comes to taking preventive measures against the plague, the local council needs to solicit and pay for horticultural assistance to treat trees on public land, but that private garden owners will need to finance their own defences against the spread of the disease.
When the local council first became aware that the palm disease was highly virulent and could spread easily from one tree to another, local authorities made it known publicly that council technicians had the right to approach private landowners to check whether or not the palm trees in their gardens were affected.
Although technicians may still investigate the extent to which the beetle has infiltrated private gardens, any measures to stop the spread of the plague on private land will need to be borne by the owners.
Addressing the Agricultural department, Cerdà said that until now it has been the council in Pollensa which has undertaken the removal of dead palms which have been stacked and sealed off on a country property in Llenaire. “But because the disease continues to run rampant, the council can no longer afford the manpower and haulage that is needed to dispose of the dead palms. The task must fall to the government,” he claimed. Cerdà acknowledged however, that Pollensa council will continue to solicit horiticultural advice on how best to stop the spread of the plague and that municipal funds will pay for the technical assistance.
Balearic ministry to bear costs of palm tree plague
STAFF REPORTER
POLLENÇA
THE palm tree plague which has wreaked havoc in public and private gardens in Pollensa has reached such proportions that the costs of dealing with it will have to be assumed by the regional ministry for Agriculture, local Mayor Joan Cerdà said yesterday.
The disease, caused by a small red beetle has resulted in widespread destruction of trees leading to deterioration of landscaped property.
All palms in the municipality of Pollença are under threat from it said Cerdà, presenting a report compiled by technicians on the depth of the damage sustained.
The report makes specific reference to the fact that it will need to be the Balearic government who makes compensation to landowners whose palms have fallen prey to the plague.
Recommendations also state that when it comes to taking preventive measures against the plague, the local council needs to solicit and pay for horticultural assistance to treat trees on public land, but that private garden owners will need to finance their own defences against the spread of the disease.
When the local council first became aware that the palm disease was highly virulent and could spread easily from one tree to another, local authorities made it known publicly that council technicians had the right to approach private landowners to check whether or not the palm trees in their gardens were affected.
Although technicians may still investigate the extent to which the beetle has infiltrated private gardens, any measures to stop the spread of the plague on private land will need to be borne by the owners.
Addressing the Agricultural department, Cerdà said that until now it has been the council in Pollensa which has undertaken the removal of dead palms which have been stacked and sealed off on a country property in Llenaire. “But because the disease continues to run rampant, the council can no longer afford the manpower and haulage that is needed to dispose of the dead palms. The task must fall to the government,” he claimed. Cerdà acknowledged however, that Pollensa council will continue to solicit horiticultural advice on how best to stop the spread of the plague and that municipal funds will pay for the technical assistance.
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kate1
Member
Will the Ministry give the Council funds to replace the trees which have died I wonder... I suspect not somehow. On which subject: is any replanting going on yet? I'm thinking in particular of the trees which have died along the front at PP - without those it is going to look very bare and bleak.
Excellent idea about that windmill palm by the way! I'm fairly sure that the weevil only affects certain varieties of palm and that the windmill palm is immune. Now at least I know what to plant if (when) our two palm trees bow to the inevitable...
Excellent idea about that windmill palm by the way! I'm fairly sure that the weevil only affects certain varieties of palm and that the windmill palm is immune. Now at least I know what to plant if (when) our two palm trees bow to the inevitable...
Belladonna
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You are probably right Kate. It looks like any help at all is given to treating affected palms and not to compensation for lost ones. And if the palm is in a private garden then you are a loser on both accounts.
Perhaps we will see the Windmill Palm taking over in place of the lost ones!
Eleanor, you are quite ok asking for Windmill Palms, its an acceptable name and a lot easier to remember! Our one has been growing in a large pot for about 10 years and suffered all manner of indignities weather wise with very little help from me, and green fingered I am not! Although my one remaining olive on my olive bush did taste good actually!
There are many links re the Windmill Palm - here's one I found earlier.
Windmill Palm Trees Growth | eHow.com
Perhaps we will see the Windmill Palm taking over in place of the lost ones!
Eleanor, you are quite ok asking for Windmill Palms, its an acceptable name and a lot easier to remember! Our one has been growing in a large pot for about 10 years and suffered all manner of indignities weather wise with very little help from me, and green fingered I am not! Although my one remaining olive on my olive bush did taste good actually!
There are many links re the Windmill Palm - here's one I found earlier.
Windmill Palm Trees Growth | eHow.com
Sparky
Administrator
SWS i only buy the DB occasionally and missed this article but found your post very interesting because, a few weeks ago there was an article in the DB which reported that the Balaeric government had rapped the Pollensa council for not taking enough action to control the plague, i assume this must be Cerda's response to that criticism, typical political buck passing me thinks.
Kate it would be pointless to replant at the moment because until the beetle has been iradicated any new trees would suffer the same fate.
Kate it would be pointless to replant at the moment because until the beetle has been iradicated any new trees would suffer the same fate.
fil6699
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Found this about the little pests though some might beinterested to see what they look like and learn more about them
The Red Palm Weevil in the Mediterranean Area
The Red Palm Weevil in the Mediterranean Area
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pescador2009
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Excellent link to the Windmill Palm article Bella' - very interesting.
It may be best to wait a while and see what the Local Authority decides to do.
See what they plant to replace the dead palm trees. They won't want to waste money from their precious budget, they (or the Mallorcan Goverment departments) will look into thing very thoroughly before they replant.
Otherwise look for some other attractive indigenous species within the 'local' of P.P. that is not affected by the dreaded weevil. Or (for gardens) plant temporarily in very large pots, though this would require regular maintenance / watering.
Good luck to all of you who have lost trees. It will take a while to replace them.
It may be best to wait a while and see what the Local Authority decides to do.
See what they plant to replace the dead palm trees. They won't want to waste money from their precious budget, they (or the Mallorcan Goverment departments) will look into thing very thoroughly before they replant.
Otherwise look for some other attractive indigenous species within the 'local' of P.P. that is not affected by the dreaded weevil. Or (for gardens) plant temporarily in very large pots, though this would require regular maintenance / watering.
Good luck to all of you who have lost trees. It will take a while to replace them.
El Gordo
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With all the palms removed, leaving stumps, it must look like a War Zone!!!
It was devastating when the storms removed the pines along the front, as mentioned earlier by Debz , in the Sis Pins renamed Dos Pins quip!!
We got over that, but I think this will be much harder to repair.
It was devastating when the storms removed the pines along the front, as mentioned earlier by Debz , in the Sis Pins renamed Dos Pins quip!!
We got over that, but I think this will be much harder to repair.
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Sparky
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Yes i am afraid it is GL. All the palms in front of the church have gone which will have an impact on Sant Antoni and the climbing of the pine tree, i was chatting with a couple of ex-pat friends last night and they brought up a good point as to what are they going to secure the tree to ? , they always used the palms either side of it before.
, they always used the palms either side of it before.
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sunshine
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The stumps all need removing properly and new trees planted in their place . If the council doesn't spend the money replacing them they will lose out in the long run as it will effect tourism. When people go on holiday they preferably go somewhere that looks nice and not a place full of stumps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
