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Old 03-07-2009, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MnGirl View Post
I don't think anyone knows what's killing them. Miami was hit in 07 & 08, and they think it's the birds that transfer the disease.
Also, there is a landscaper advertising he will remove your dead palms, The brown ones are not dead, wait until April, and see what comes back.
That is good information to know MnGirl. I've been noticing that all the palms in our area look sick. I thought it was from the hard frost this winter.

Will cutting the palm fronds in half prevent the "disease" from spreading?

Please keep us informed!
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