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Forum: Flora & Fauna 14-12-2011, 19:52
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Posted By eleanor
This beetle has declared war and with regret...

This beetle has declared war and with regret seems to be winning. Perhaps the powers that be think the only way forward is to take a tough line by hitting peoples pockets. We have had a couple of...
Forum: Flora & Fauna 14-12-2011, 10:06
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Posted By eleanor
I understand only too well where you are coming...

I understand only too well where you are coming from here Catalina and normally I would be the first to stand up for the rights of ownership.

BUT - last years we lost our most beautiful palm tree...
Forum: Flora & Fauna 02-05-2011, 16:31
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Posted By eleanor
Hoped you stamped on it very hard Sparky! lol

Hoped you stamped on it very hard Sparky! lol
Forum: Flora & Fauna 25-04-2011, 14:46
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Posted By eleanor
This is of course good news but sad that it has...

This is of course good news but sad that it has taken such a long time in coming. So many trees have died due to this horrid little thing - including my 80 year old beauty!

Lets hope they do...
Forum: Flora & Fauna 20-02-2011, 20:07
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Posted By eleanor
And the rest Bella!!! They have to be...

And the rest Bella!!!

They have to be registered by only those who are registered to register!
They have to be chopped to a certain level. The ground has to be treated then the tree is taken to...
Forum: Flora & Fauna 13-01-2011, 13:06
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Posted By eleanor
Thanks so much for the idea Debz. Great photos...

Thanks so much for the idea Debz. Great photos too - love your little friend in the corner! lol. Think I need to write down the name as far too technical for me to remember and i'm sure the nursery...
Forum: Flora & Fauna 12-01-2011, 22:08
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Posted By eleanor
Well the tears are still there in memory of my...

Well the tears are still there in memory of my lovely palm tree who met his maker in the autumn.

Now the big question is what do I do now? Another palm is risky and it certainly wouldn't replace...
Forum: Flora & Fauna 05-11-2010, 11:10
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Posted By eleanor
It certainly seems that they have declared war...

It certainly seems that they have declared war and I'm not too sure it is one we will win!
They are able to fly very long distances too so nowhere is safe from these horrid things.
Forum: Flora & Fauna 04-11-2010, 15:15
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Posted By eleanor
Lollipop - We did take advice and we did have out...

Lollipop - We did take advice and we did have out tree treated. It looked fantastic back in June after it had been looked after. It looked so beautiful after treatment that I actually had it's photo...
Forum: Flora & Fauna 31-10-2010, 20:44
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Posted By eleanor
The loss of the palms is such a shame. Cd it is...

The loss of the palms is such a shame. Cd it is so sad to witness a tree being cut down. I'm very pleased that I didn't witness the cutting and disposing of our tree. I was upset enough here in the...
Forum: Flora & Fauna 12-10-2010, 17:23
Replies: 156
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Posted By eleanor
Well - I would be delighted to have my tree back...

Well - I would be delighted to have my tree back capped or not in any shape or form but it wasn't to be. It's now in palm tree heaven RIP

A big thank you to Project Paul, Project - Professional...
Forum: Flora & Fauna 27-09-2010, 16:07
Replies: 156
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Posted By eleanor
Including those awful murdering beetles! The...

Including those awful murdering beetles!

The birds are so lovely though and I would hate to see those disappear.
Forum: Flora & Fauna 27-09-2010, 16:07
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Posted By eleanor
OR metal substitutes!!!! lol

OR metal substitutes!!!! lol
Forum: Flora & Fauna 27-09-2010, 12:10
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Posted By eleanor
Well Bella -I just had to as every time I posted...

Well Bella -I just had to as every time I posted I was rubbing the salt into the wound lol. Thought it best to just have a nice cocktail instead!

Dear husband - always the designer with...
Forum: Flora & Fauna 26-09-2010, 20:13
Replies: 156
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Posted By eleanor
Have heard that many of the new trees planted in...

Have heard that many of the new trees planted in Palma have now been attacked too. This beetle needs to understand that it is just not wanted!!
Forum: Flora & Fauna 21-09-2010, 20:24
Replies: 156
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Posted By eleanor
It is sad Kym. It really isn't as simple as just...

It is sad Kym. It really isn't as simple as just replacing it with a new tree. Our palm was over 80 years old and was beautiful. The pool was built around the tree. I would worry replacing with...
Forum: Flora & Fauna 20-09-2010, 20:43
Replies: 156
Views: 50,559
Posted By eleanor
No with much regret Bella, ours is very very dead...

No with much regret Bella, ours is very very dead and needs to go. It has been looked at and the blasted things have got right to the heart. It's now just falling apart in bits.

So very upsetting....
Forum: Flora & Fauna 20-09-2010, 10:56
Replies: 156
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Posted By eleanor
Thanks Debz. I think any treatment is too late in...

Thanks Debz. I think any treatment is too late in coming. We thought we had done all we could to safe guard ourselves but this little rotter has a very tough mind!

Still trying to get ideas for...
Forum: Flora & Fauna 20-09-2010, 07:01
Replies: 156
Views: 50,559
Posted By eleanor
Thanks Sparky and Thanks fll. We are in Gommar...

Thanks Sparky and Thanks fll. We are in Gommar and apparently this horrid little beetle is having a wonderful feast on many of the trees in our area. I thought we would be ok as there isn't another...
Forum: Flora & Fauna 19-09-2010, 21:26
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Posted By eleanor
Angry Me and my big mouth !!!

Me and my big mouth !!!
Forum: Flora & Fauna 19-09-2010, 20:49
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Posted By eleanor
Please do take a look at my beautiful tree!...

Please do take a look at my beautiful tree! Tonight is a very sad night as this 80 year old beautie has died. We thought we had got away with with it and were lucky. We treated the tree well and...
Forum: Flora & Fauna 26-04-2010, 21:06
Replies: 156
Views: 50,559
Posted By eleanor
I'm really pleased that my tree seems to be ok -...

I'm really pleased that my tree seems to be ok - hope i'm not tempting fate!!

We even have new shoots, so fingers crossed.
Forum: Flora & Fauna 05-04-2010, 18:45
Replies: 156
Views: 50,559
Posted By eleanor
The only info I have as an owner is what is...

The only info I have as an owner is what is posted on this site. Perhaps those on communities may have more info but certainly as a villa owner no info of any description has been forthcoming from...
Forum: Flora & Fauna 01-03-2010, 17:49
Replies: 156
Views: 50,559
Posted By eleanor
Hi Dazzier, Thank you for this information....

Hi Dazzier,

Thank you for this information. I would be very grateful for Llevant's details. I hope I won't need to use his services and my palm tree will stay fit and well BUT just in case....
...
Forum: Flora & Fauna 24-02-2010, 20:30
Replies: 156
Views: 50,559
Posted By eleanor
I know - how stupid! We were worried at the time...

I know - how stupid! We were worried at the time as we felt perhaps the roots were under the pool and moving the tree may have cost us much more than the 8000 euros. That was the only reason we...
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