Estepona Town Hall Expands Palm Tree Pest Control Efforts
Estepona Town Hall has expanded its vital red palm weevil treatment, now covering 150 more trees from the new boulevard, to protect the city's iconic palms
Estepona's beautiful palm trees are a defining feature of the city's landscape, and protecting them from pests is a continuous effort. Residents will be interested to know that Estepona Town Hall has expanded its vital pest control programme against the destructive red palm weevil.
The red palm weevil (picudo rojo) is a significant threat to palm trees. It is considered one of the most damaging pests due to its destructive capacity and lack of natural enemies. The insect attacks palms from inside the trunk, hollowing them out and often necessitating felling. This has a considerable economic, social, and landscape impact on the area. This year, Estepona Town Hall has broadened its treatment programme to include an additional 150 palm trees, specifically those planted along the new boulevard.
To combat this issue, the Town Hall employs various combined treatments throughout the year. Last week, 543 phoenix canaries and date palms were treated. These varieties are particularly susceptible to the insect's attacks. This intervention used endotherapy, an alternative phytosanitary treatment method for urban trees with low environmental impact. This method is also fast, simple, and requires no machinery investment, saving water and energy.
This specific treatment, which is carried out once or twice a year depending on requirements, complements a year-round preventative programme. This monthly treatment covers all palm trees in the municipality, which number over a thousand specimens.
Written with AI assistance from the original announcement by Estepona Town Hall. Facts are taken from the source; nothing has been added.
