PUBLISHED: 5 Apr 2024 at 05: 25
The spread of black-headed caterpillars, which are threatening to kill the renowned plantain palm trees that surround Laem Phromthep, a prominent twilight alert, is a problem in Phuket.
Governor Sophon Suwannarat said the moths ‘ people exploded because the exceedingly long absence of weather in the past couple of months during a trip to assess the situation around the bay on Thursday.
If nothing is done to have the spread of the caterpillars, the palm trees may kill off, which would significantly affect the landscape around Laem Phromthep, he said.
Jarassri Khampeesing, the mind of Phuket’s crops company, said the leaf of palm trees that come under attack from the caterpillars may turn brown and fade.
Burning the leaves is a good way to solve the issue because moving them for waste somewhere could lead to the spread of the caterpillars to another area.
Furthermore, Habrobracon hebetors, or second wasps, may be released to manage their populace, she said.
Insecticides could also be used, according to Ms. Jarassri.
The Laem Phromthep environment has been a permanent fixture, according to Mayor of Rawai, Arun Solas, who said there are several visitors every year.
To stop coming assaults on the trees around the bay and to get rid of the caterpillars, a bank has been set up.