How to Kill the Bugs on a Majestic Palm

Malathion

• 1

  Cover your indoor Majestic Palm with a large trash bag tied around the base of the palm if you are unable to move the palm outdoors. Spread a thick layer of old newspapers under the palm. Leave outdoor palms uncovered.

• 2

  Mix 2 tablespoons of malathion per gallon of water in a tank sprayer. Insert the tip of the sprayer into the trash bag for indoor palms.

• 3

  Thoroughly coat the top and bottom of each leaf with the malathion mixture on both the indoor and outdoor palms.

• 4

  Keep pets and children away from the palm until the malathion dries.

• 5

  Wear gloves to remove the trash bag from the indoor palm. Place the newspapers and the trash bag in another trash bag to discard.

Dishwashing Soap

• 6

  Protect the floor with old newspapers around your majestic palm if you are unable to move it outdoors.

• 7

  Mix 5 tablespoons of dish soap per gallon of water in a tank sprayer.

• 8

  Spray the tops and bottoms of the palm’s leaves, thoroughly coating each leaf with the soapy water from the tank sprayer.

• 9

  Repeat the application of soapy water in four days to ensure you eradicate the bugs.