Lethal Bronzing in Naples, Florida – Naples Tree Services

Palm injections by Signature Tree Care are performed on a consistent quarterly basis accompanied with site inspections and ongoing monitoring of the severity and progression within the Naples community.

In Naples, Florida there is no cure for Lethal Bronzing disease of palms; only preventative measures can be taken -quarterly palm inoculation program and immediate removal of infected palms.

Call for a free arborist evaluation & receive a proposal for quarterly inoculations of susceptible palms. If above symptoms are found on susceptible palms, we can provide a proposal for removal and provide inoculation services to other palms.

Signature Tree Care was thoroughly involved with Lethal Yellowing Collier County prevention programs during the early 2000s outbreak. We worked closely with the community and the Collier County University of Florida extension agent providing certified inoculations as well as safe and professional palm removals from Bonita Springs to Marco Island.

The cause of Lethal Bronzing a bacteria-like organism called a phytoplasma. Phytoplasmas are not yet well understood but, like bacteria, they can be controlled with preventative inoculations that Signature Tree Care, your Naples tree service since 2002, offers.

Arborist consultation in Naples, Fl. with early detection by lab test results and or definitive signs and symptoms to diagnosis is good management. Removing the host plant immediately is necessary and prevention by inoculation programs are best management practices to combat Lethal Bronzing. Signature Tree Care also recommends planting disease resistant palms if palms are to be replaced.

Signature Tree Care in Naples, Florida also performs palm removals if needed with the proper disposal of infected material, along with palm injections of susceptible palms on your property the same day.

Unlike Lethal Yellowing, there is no cure for palms already infected with Lethal bronzing. Immediate removal of infected palms are necessary. Call Signature Tree Care today for further information or to be placed on our quarterly palm inoculation schedule as soon as possible to save your investments.


Ian Orlikoff of Signature Tree Care / Photo credit: Naples Daily News 2011
Ian Orlikoff of Signature Tree Care/ Photo credit: Naples Daily News 2011