A single infected tree can have up to 1,000 weevils. Infected palms can be hard to spot because the larvae live inside their host trees; residents should look for dead and drooping fronds, as well ...

The red palm weevil — about 1.5 inches long with a long snout and sometimes a red stripe down its back — is a reluctant but strong flyer. When it searches for a new home, it can travel about ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Palm tree lovers, look out. The California Department of Food and ...

The “secret swing” that draws thrill-seeking visitors to La Jolla’s Coast Walk Trail may be in peril. Not from overuse but because of the tiny South American palm weevil.The swing… ...

"The weevil gets right into the heart of the tree, so by the time the damage becomes apparent on the outside, it's already too late." Munching their way from top to bottom, the weevils eventually ...