Florida's summer heat and humidity create the ideal conditions for palm tree diseases that can spread quickly if not caught early. Lethal Bronzing Disease, a bacterium transmitted by planthopper insects, has been spreading throughout Pinellas County and the broader Tampa Bay area, and it can kill a palm within a few months of infection.
The early signs are easy to miss: discoloration in the lower fronds, browning that moves upward, and fruit drop before the palm shows obvious decline. By the time a palm looks clearly sick, it is often too late for treatment.
Stevens Tree Service has the experience and arborist training to identify palm disease in its earlier stages and recommend the right course of action, whether that means treatment, removal before spread, or monitoring for neighboring trees. With over 50 years serving Dunedin, Clearwater, Tarpon Springs, and all of Pinellas County, our team understands the regional challenges that come with Florida tree ownership.
If your palms have been looking off this summer, it is worth getting a professional opinion before the condition advances.
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Authentic job photo preferred: a palm tree inspection or removal in progress, or a side-by-side of a healthy palm versus one showing disease symptoms. A crew member examining a palm from a bucket truck or elevated position also works well. Avoid generic tropical or stock palm photos.
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