Yearly Archives: 2011

Meeting – Palm Tree Weevil

Here are some brief notes from the Cámara representative at the recent meeting organised by Amovate:

So far the Palm Weevil is only affecting the most common palm tree, but it s expected that in time it could affect other types.  It has a capability of flying up to 15 K, and is most active during the warm months.  It originated from Africa, and therefore thrives in warm climates.  It is more dormant in the cooler months (Nov, Dec Jan) and it is therefore advisable to trim the lower fronds during these cooler months to prevent the weevils from being attracted to the scent of the sap.

A tree clearly infected

All new growth on a palm tree comes from the centre crown/ heart, resulting in fresh upright fronds at the top of the tree.  The first signs that a tree is infected are when these upright fronds appear damaged, start turning brown, or come away from the tree.  The palm weevil infests the crown part of the tree, burrowing and laying eggs in this part where the new growth starts.

INFECTED TREE

Once a tree shows any signs of being affected, there is NO point in treating it.  It will not recover.

An infected tree should be treated at the crown/heart (see below) to prevent the spread of this weevil to other trees.

Arrangements should be made to have the tree cut as close to the ground as possible, and removed from the area.  Do not leave part of the tree behind, as it will still encourage infection.

They should be transported to Rogil industrial estate where green waste is treated by Algar.  They have facilities there to shred infected palm trees.  No attempt to burn the affected trees should be made, as they are very difficult to burn and NO accelerants should be used to assist in this. The Bombeiros have trialled burning these trees and it is impossible,  without using other timber to assist in getting the trunk hot enough to burn. Also remembering the damage fire can do if uncontrolled by experts.

There is a cost of around €30 per tonne for the handling of the waste,   Amovate are aware of the difficulty this will cause and will be in discussion with the Cámara to try to find a more cost effective way of dealing with this.

HEALTHY TREE

These should be treated 3 times per year – Spring, Summer & Autumn.

Appropriate insecticide (to be advised) is available locally e.g. Fortazur in Aljezur.  They will advise on amounts to use etc.

This insecticide should be sprayed directly into the crown of the tree.

Further information will be found on this site as soon as the Cámara forward the literature on Prevention and other treatments

Aljezurense 3 – 1 Monchiquense

Aljezurense riding high on top of the league needed a win to keep their winter break sweet, in a match that saw a young quick and at times volatile team turn up to spoil the party.

Aljezurense still insisting on the pattern of play that causes them so many problems, playing the ball across the back four almost came unstuck but for some agile goalkeeping by Toco. The game swayed end to end but with little opportunity for goals as the ball nearly always ran away from the forwards.

After 20mins an attack broke down the left hand side and a strike from Casinhas 10 was only parried by the visitors keeper giving a much earned corner, Joao 7 took the perfect corner and found an unmarked Casinhas to head Aljezurense into the lead from 10m.

The half finished with Aljezurense in the ascendancy, and they should have scored again when good work by Alexander 37 found Samoa 80 bearing down on goal but his shot was battled away for a corner.

Half Time Aljezuense 1 – 0 Monchiquense

The second half saw a major change in the playing tactics of the visitors, playing 3 up front, they were more than comfortable to play on the break, quick defensive clearances caught Aljezurense several times one on one at the back and in one of these breaks the visitors levelled the score, a quick ball down the left beat the wayward defence , a smart cross finding the unmarked forward who easily side footed home, 1 – 1.

Game on, and Aljezurense held firm as the visitors with their tails up battled hard to take a victory, both Noel 17 and Kieran 15 held firm at the back well supported in goal by Toco to thwart the oppositions challenge.

Aljezurense made some changes and the forwards were making ways through the visitors defence, Fabinho 5  having yet another good game and Samoa 80 were picking the right passes and soon they were rewarded, a great ball forward by Leandro 6 found Fabinho 5 who’s fine cross was met by Jardel 21 who’s crisp half volley nestled in the back of the net 2-1.

Aljezurense now looked more the part, and the visitors were back on their heels. With 10mins to go, Aljezure broke down the right, Fabinho 5 found Casinhas 10 who drifted past 2 defenders, his cross shot from 15m headed goal wards and the keeper could not hold the shot.  The ball crossed the line for the third goal, the ball was kicked out of the goal but the linesman waved goal which led to a mass charge of the visitors towards the linesman, even a player from the bench joined in….The referee booking several Monchiquense players but order was soon restored with the trusty GNR Officers backing up the officials.

Three good points and now a month off before the next match which is away to Serrano on the 7th January 2012. Kieran 15 left the field towards the end of the game with a groin injury, let’s hope this rest is time for him to heal as he is a much needed player for the team.

6. Jornada de 10.12.2011
– Serrano FC _ : _
CDR Quarteirense – GDC Machados 1 : 0
GC Tavira – SR Almancilense 0 : 2
JC Aljezurense – JD Monchiquense 3 : 1
ED Bensafrim – FC 11 Esperanças 1 : 2
Golos: 10       Golos/ jogo: 2.5
Classificação Casa Fora 1ª volta 2ª volta
J V E D Golos +/- Pts
1 JC Aljezurense 6 4 2 0 12 : 3 9 14
2 FC 11 Esperanças 5 3 1 1 11 : 8 3 10
3 CDR Quarteirense 6 3 1 2 5 : 5 0 10
4 Serrano FC 5 3 1 1 7 : 4 3 10
5 SR Almancilense 5 3 0 2 8 : 7 1 9
6 GDC Machados 5 2 0 3 5 : 7 -2 6
7 ED Bensafrim 6 1 1 4 6 : 8 -2 4
8 JD Monchiquense 5 1 0 4 6 : 12 -6 3
9 GC Tavira 5 0 2 3 0 : 6 -6 2
10 0 0 0 0 0 : 0 0 0
Total-Golos: 60       Golos / jogo: 2.5