Many thanks everyone. I hope we win.
Here is a spiel on the wasp.
http://www.discoveryplanet.com...
Here is an article about the wasp being introduced in the south. Our local council, Redland City Council, has not.
http://www.sunshinecoastdaily....
This morning I spent several hours mulching the leaves I removed, which I will compost. This is one recommendation. The fungus infection is much enabled by the leafhoppers sugary secretions.
http://www.environment.nsw.gov...
In the high winds last night, no new branches fell off the palm.
Elaine, the leaves fit so tightly with each other in a screw and I wouldn't be able to get the soapy water between them. As well, it is 10-14 feet high and I am very unsteady on a ladder in my older age. (But I would try it if I could. I will have to think of something because the systemic doesn't last).
This also means I cannot get up high enough to get off all the diseased leaves which is much recommended. So I will have to pray here a bit despite all my good intentions.
The rot really does smell.
