Aloha Tree Savers is committed to using environmentally responsible methods to protect and preserve our trees. One of the innovative solutions is a non-toxic, eco-friendly treatment called PTWK. This treatment is specifically designed to combat the threat posed by coconut rhinoceros beetles, which are known to cause significant damage to palm trees by boring into the trunk and feeding on the sap. PTWK works by suffocating the beetle when they try to eat the tree. Unlike tradi

The heavy rainstorms and floods that swept through Hawaii the last month have raised concerns beyond immediate damage to homes and infrastructure. One pressing issue is how these extreme weather events influence the spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB), a destructive pest threatening the islands' coconut palms and other native plants. Understanding the connection between flooding and the beetle’s movement is crucial for residents, farmers, and environmentalists to pr

Homeowner post-rain checklist (Hawaii palms, CRB-focused) Confirm conditions are right No rain in the forecast. Soil is damp, not soggy : no standing water; top few inches aren’t muddy; irrigation is off. Do a quick crown (top) scan Look for chewed or V-shaped cuts on new fronds. Check for wilting/sagging spear leaf (the newest upright leaf) or a spear that pulls out easily. Note any thinning canopy or uneven, “off-balance” growth. Check for CRB activity signs Frass (sawd