New Spear Damage

[Rubberboots]

Evening all! Just wondering if anyone has experienced this on any of there palm trees...these photos are on my King Cunningham triple.

Greatly appreciated! 🤙🏿

[TropicsEnjoyer]

Looks like something’s been chewing on the spears. Where are your palms, outside in pots? Do you see any animals or bugs around?

Moth caterpillars used to chew up my queen and phoenix seedlings spears so i’m not surprised if they go for whatever they find. 

[Jim in Los Altos]

Some chewing damage as far as I can see. Make sure you’re watering the heck out of those palms. They need it especially in the summer. If potted, every day soaking. If in the ground, keep the soil wet. You can’t overwater a King Palm. 

[Rubberboots]

1 hour ago, TropicsEnjoyer said:

Looks like something’s been chewing on the spears. Where are your palms, outside in pots? Do you see any animals or bugs around?

Moth caterpillars used to chew up my queen and phoenix seedlings spears so i’m not surprised if they go for whatever they find. 

Thanks!!!

[Rubberboots]

15 minutes ago, Jim in Los Altos said:

Some chewing damage as far as I can see. Make sure you’re watering the heck out of those palms. They need it especially in the summer. If potted, every day soaking. If in the ground, keep the soil wet. You can’t overwater a King Palm. 

Thanks Jimbo...im on it 😎

[Rubberboots]

@Jim in Los Altos anyone got a home remedy for tiny caterpillars eating palm fronds?

[Jim in Los Altos]

1 hour ago, Rubberboots said:

@Jim in Los Altos anyone got a home remedy for tiny caterpillars eating palm fronds?

Do you have a photo of the little buggers? 

[Rubberboots]

they are mush under my foot now 🤣