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Foxtail Parasite

topwater

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topwater Experienced

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Any idea what's eating my foxtails?  A couple have 2-3 holes bored into the trunks, they eventually develope a copious, sappy exudate.  One of the holes is over an inch deep.  I've been unable to find any bugs on the trees. They've been growing in coastal TX 9b for going on 5 years so they have enough weather issues without having to deal with this. Thanks. 

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topwater Experienced

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Here's how they start. 

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TexasColdHardyPalms Grand Master

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Woodpecker?

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Josh-O Grand Master

Josh-O

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wow!!!

 

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

Josh-O Grand Master

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I hope you find the culprit soon

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Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

Palm Tree Jim Grand Master

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45 minutes ago, TexasColdHardyPalms said:

Woodpecker?

That’s what I was thinking.

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Jim in Los Altos Grand Master

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Looks like woodpecker damage. I catch them pecking some of my oldest (25 year old) Archontophoenix and leaving holes exactly like the ones on your Wodyetia. Unfortunately, the holes are there forever. 

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TexasColdHardyPalms Grand Master

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Looks like possible pre-pecking on the trunk in the upper left corner of pic #2??

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pj_orlando_z9b Mentor

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Maybe consider applying tree wound sealant. Pretty cheap. I guess the other question is if it is a woodpecker, is he trying to tell you something. Is some insect living inside? Probably not but my paranoid mind would start thinking that. Lol

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