If it was a regular deciduous tree I would suspect a rotten core
(very common in the Live Oaks around here), but the Palmetto trees don't
rot in the center. The tree is the "picture of health" despite the mud
tubes going up the side.
Charlie
-----Original Message-----
From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Johann Thorsson
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 3:12 PM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Re: [OT] Need Help Re Termites
This is interesting as termites usually (but not always) prefer dead
plant
material. Are you sure they are chewing on live tissues up there?
J
>
> After Chuck had such good luck with his nutsedge problem
(at
> least garnering information), I'm seeking advice from the OM hive mind
> about a possible treatment for termites in a living tree. I have a 20'
> Palmetto Tree (Sabal Palm) on my property located well away from my
> house that has become infested with termites. They have formed classic
> dirt-covered tubes up the trunk and disappear into the crown. The tree
> still looks healthy and I would like to save it (so don't just tell me
> to dig it up and burn it). Since it would cost me $300-400 to replace
it
> I'm willing to spend a bit to save it. Is anyone aware of an
insecticide
> effective on termites that won't kill my tree?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Charlie
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