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Old 02-14-2021, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Rosebud2020 View Post
Rats live in the palms, particularly on top of Queen Palms. Queen Palms are considered trash palms and landscapers love them because they are cheap. Notice how they mostly all have frizzle top.

Anyway, plant a "real" tree, not a palm. Real trees are less maintenance, provide shade, and you won't have to worry about the rats being your next-door neighbor.

If possible (not always) I plant tree that produces something I can eat. Like nuts or fruits. I’m making room right now for tangerines

Landscaper’s also like queen palms ( or any palm) so they can make money trimming.

Another thing rats are attracted to palm seeds/nuts. Keep the seed pods cut out and the palm rats will go down the street to palm that’s loaded with seed pods.