tree canopy cover is going to be near the top of the list. Meanwhile, miles away in San Diego County, another looming threat could kill LA’s palm trees. In that area, the South American palm ...

The South American palm weevil (SAPW), known to scientists as Rhynchophorus palmarum, is an invasive beetle that has been detected infesting palm trees in San Diego County. The beetle inflicts serious ...

The South American Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus palmarum), is an invasive beetle that has been detected infesting palm trees in San Diego County. The beetle inflicts serious physical damage to the ...