The South American Palm Weevil host list continues to grow…
In early December 2023: Phoenix Roebelenii in Rancho Santa Fe (Fairbanks) fell under attack of the SAPW.
By early January 2024: 2 Queen Palms were removed in Eastlake due to SAPW infestation.
Mid January 2024: A confirmed SAPW kill on a Phoenix Dactylifera in a heavily infested SAPW area of Fairbanks Ranch (RSF).


SAPW in Phoenix Roebelenii in RSF Fairbanks

Queen Palm in Eastlake attacked by SAPW


Phoenix Dactylifera

Up to Date Host List

Canary Island Date Palm

The following maps show the progressive spread of SAPW in San Diego County from 2020 to 2024 and growing host list as shown on the icon in the top right corner:




The following maps show the SAPW progressive spread in San Diego County as of December 2024 with the up to date new host list icon:

