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Webmaster and Sales: support@sgd.com Technical Enquiries: Martin Griffith - Tech and Innovation Advisor martingriffith@safergardens.gold

Coconut Beetle Control using Naphthalene

Short Version Yes, naphthalene balls (mothballs) in the crowns of Royal Palms and Coconut can instantly stop beetles from entering, ovipositing and causing damage. Our trials with three balls in one 450ml water bottle show that there are no attacks for 12–14 weeks once the balls are in place.. However, to be clear, this is not a recommended practice, as naphthalene is not approved for use as a pesticide nor for use near crops. Although not water soluble, it may still enter the palm's sap and tissue if used in the crown. 🛑⚠️ Warning ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ Again, although placing mothballs is a widespread practice - we cannot recommend this. 🛑 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SoyZd7Icjo 🛑 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_FoZOnQu4Q

STIM27 Coconut Stimulant Trial Results - Sep-24 to Nov-24

In September 2024, STIM27 was applied as a single treatment to 16 adult Malaysian Dwarf Coconut palms. By November 2024, 15 of these palms showed positive signs of regeneration, with new leaves, emerging inflorescences, and no signs of nut drop or scarring from coconut mites. One palm showed signs of emerging leaves but no inflorescence.

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