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Microwave disinfection of palms

John in Andalucia

By John in Andalucia
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John in Andalucia Grand Master

John in Andalucia

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I saw this on the EPS forum, and thought it was interesting viewing. In Italy, a rig is being tested to kill the red palm weevil, using microwave technology. In this experiment, they cut down the infected tree to assess the results on both tree and insect. Video link here:

MattyB Grand Master

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Whoah!!!!!!! They got zapped! Cool technology.

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Ken Johnson Grand Master

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Now we won't need to fire up the barby to eat those suckers.

Nothing better than eating larve fed on palm heart!

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DoomsDave Grand Master

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Cool, yeah, but cost-effective?

How many lire does that cost? (Maybe it's Euros now . . . .)

Where are the weevil's natural enemies?

Imagine if those beetles get to the U.S., and you're faced with zapping all of Beverly hills?

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PalmGuyWC Grand Master

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I couldn't read the video, but.........if you wash your kitty or puppy, don't put them in the microwave oven to dry them off. I hear its been tried with disasterous results. :)

Dick

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BS Man about Palms

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Fascinating! I was looking at their other videos and I saw a temp probe the were moving around. I saw 82, but I can't tell if it was Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

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I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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What ?

Happy Gardening

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Wal

Queensland, Australia.

Jeff in St Pete Grand Master

Jeff in St Pete

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Fascinating! I was looking at their other videos and I saw a temp probe the were moving around. I saw 82, but I can't tell if it was Celsius or Fahrenheit.

82C is 179.6F, now THAT would be hot! :)

Very cool technology in that video!

Formerly Jeff in Costa Rica
 

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gcyao

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Fascinating! I was looking at their other videos and I saw a temp probe the were moving around. I saw 82, but I can't tell if it was Celsius or Fahrenheit.

82C is 179.6F, now THAT would be hot! :)

Very cool technology in that video!

Wouldn't that zap the palm as well?

George Yao

Metro-Manila

Philippines

John Case Grand Master

John Case

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How long until we see the leaves wither?

John Case

Brentwood CA

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USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer

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John Case Grand Master

John Case

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How long until we see the leaves wither?

John Case

Brentwood CA

Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden

USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer

"Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!"

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Fascinating! I was looking at their other videos and I saw a temp probe the were moving around. I saw 82, but I can't tell if it was Celsius or Fahrenheit.

82C is 179.6F, now THAT would be hot! :)

Very cool technology in that video!

Wouldn't that zap the palm as well?

I was curious about that myself... :blink:

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Kris Grand Master

Kris

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I couldn't read the video, but.........if you wash your kitty or puppy, don't put them in the microwave oven to dry them off. I hear its been tried with disasterous results. :)

Dick

:lol:

love conquers all..

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John in Andalucia Grand Master

John in Andalucia

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My understanding from reading recent comments on the EPS forum, is that the use of microwaves might be as brutal with the tree as it is with the weevils, the hope being, that whereas the weevils will not bounce back, the tree eventually will. It was also pointed out that the idea may have been conceived by a well-meaning individual hoping to secure a business deal i.e. the "suck it and see" approach. Ingenious, at least.

Exotic Life Grand Master

Exotic Life

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I've seen it to on EPS and it's a cool technologic... :)

Robbin

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gsn

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I guess I don't get it,anything HOT enough to kill the weevils and larvae,is going to kill the palm isn't it, whether it is MICROWAVES or just plain old regular heat ?

Scott

Titusville, FL

1/2 mile from the Indian River

USDA Zone COLD

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