Palm Tree Services

We fertilize palms with liquid and slow-releases granular twice a year (Spring and Fall). These treatments include a balanced micronutrients and macronutrients.

Palm trees are susceptible to insect infestations, just like other trees. Many of these infestations go unnoticeable by the homeowners due to the height of the palm crown or fronds. Damage to your palm trees could be caused by a number of different insects, such as:

• Weevils
• Palm Borers
• Aphids
• Caterpillars
• Mites
• Sand Scales

The insects weakens the health of the palm, which only multiples the effects to disease and nutritional problems. Palm trees can die from the effects of these insects. We use systematic insecticides, through spraying, to provide control of these insects. We drench the root and top bud of the palm tree.

The only way to solve some of these issues ie... insect infestation, disease, nutritional deficiencies, etc. are preventive treatments. Your palm tree will be beautiful-looking for a long time, with the right palm tree care!

or Lack of....

Let's take a closer look at palm tree deficiencies. For some homeowners, it could be tricky when it comes to diagnosing palm tree problems. Palm trees need a balanced mixture of nutrients at specific times of the year which differs according to the species of plant. That is why you need an expert with a proven track record! We have succeeded where others have seemed to fail.

In our area, you can find palms growing in soil ranging from acid to alkaline sands or muck to limestone that are deficient of nitrogen, potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese, and boron.

Most palm deficiencies can be diagnosed visually. Here are things to look out for:

Nitrogen (N): Your Palm is lacking nitrogen if the older leaves are light green coloration. Nitrogen deficiency is rare in palms that are part of the landscape, as they can get this nutrient from the soil. However, you may see this if your palm was recently transplanted from a container into the ground.

Potassium (K): This is the most common nutrient disorder found in palms through Florida. Even though the symptoms of potassium deficiency varies, it will show up on the oldest leaves. Some species of palms will have yellowish spots; while some will have their tips withered and frizzled.

Magnesium (Mg): Magnesium deficiency is a common deficiency and occurs primarily as a result of not fertilizing properly. It is caused by having insufficient amount of magnesium in the soil. The visual sign of this deficiency can be seen in the older leaves when they turn a brighter yellow. If not corrected, the newer leaves will have the same sign.

Iron (Fe): The tall tell signs you are looking for iron deficiency would be yellowing in the new leaves first while the veins of those leaves will be green. The most likely cause of iron deficiency would be your palm sitting in soggy soil or the roots could be buried too deep.

Manganese (Mn): If your palm is missing the mineral manganese, you can easily tell as the new growth will appear small, dried out and frizzy when it stats out.

Boron (B): This deficiency is very common, especially in areas that have a lot of rainfall. The soil gets depleted but once the rainfall stops, the palm can naturally get this nutrient from the soil.

To avoid nutritional deficiencies, give Bug Cops Pest Control a call or request a FREE no obligation palm inspection and find out what kind of Palm Tree Services we offer.

Palm Tree Disease Treatments are available, as needed, for additional charge.

Diseases that we can treat are:

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