The SAPW host list continues to grow.
In early December 2023: Phoenix Roebelinii in Rancho Santa Fe (Fairbanks) fell under attack of the SAPW.
By early January 2024: Bob Walton removed 2 Queen Palms in Eastlake with SAPW.
Mid January 2024: Mark Hoddle sends an email confirming a SAPW kill on a Phoenix Dactylifera in a heavily infested SAPW area of Fairbanks Ranch (RSF).
APC went 2 days later and confirmed SAPW attacks as shown in pictures below.
Mark Hoddle has started a new research project called “Attract and Kill” in the RSF/Encinitas areas.
Up to Date Host List
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:
Best Management Practices
Prevention, Prevention, Prevention!