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Palm tree fungus

matteden123matteden123 Posts: 7
in Problem solving
Hi all,

Can anyone give me some advice on how to treat whatever fungus this is on my palm tree?


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  • InglezinhoInglezinho Posts: 568
    edited April 2021
    This looks like an insect in Brazil called cochonilla, a type of aphid. Spray with a dilute solution of hydrogen peroxide or even common kitchen detergent. You may have to repeat. good luck!
    Everyone likes butterflies. Nobody likes caterpillars.
  • matteden123matteden123 Posts: 7
    Will this be safe for the tree? Do you think fungal sprays will have any effect or will they be similar to diluted hydrogen peroxide?
  • PianoplayerPianoplayer Posts: 624
    Are you sure it isn't mealy bug infestation? I think someone suggested this in your other thread. Lots of videos etc on the web about them. If it is an insect, fungal sprays won't work - they only work on fungus.
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Looks like mealybugs to me as well.
    https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=201

  • matteden123matteden123 Posts: 7
    I’m pretty sure it’s mealy bugs but also been told it is fungus so I’m very confused.. 
  • matteden123matteden123 Posts: 7
    AnniD said:
    Looks like mealybugs to me as well.
    https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=201

    Thanks for the link I am almost certain now!! 
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