While they noted that synthetic palm thatching is another option, we suggest this as the preferred material for Tiki huts in Florida to prevent damage from these caterpillars. Endureed makes environmentally-friendly, synthetic palm fronds that work perfectly for Tiki huts.
Pesticides Aren’t A Safe Or Permanent Solution To Thatch Pests
Look, this increasing problem of caterpillar infestation in Florida thatched roofs won’t go away. Eventually, as we always see with pesticides, the insects will become resistant to the chemicals. Plus, you commit yourself to regular applications, because the pesticides don’t stay where they’re sprayed. Eventually, they run off the roofs. Our soil and water is much to precious to risk greater exposure to chemical runoff just to fight a battle that we’ll eventually lose anyway.
Besides, it’s not cost effective to replace palm fronds so often. Nor is it cost effective to invest such significant time and money into pesticide applications.
Win The Battle Against Tiki Hut Caterpillars For Good
Don’t even bother with that ordeal! Instead, thatch your Tiki huts with Performance Collection Palm. For many decades, Performance Collection Palm shingles will look as beautiful as the day you install them. Moths won’t lay eggs on them, and caterpillars won’t get infested in them. (Plus, they’re and never mold.)
While neighboring resorts (or just neighbors in general) spend their time battling Tiki hut caterpillars and other countless thatch pests, you can spend your time sitting in the shade of your perfectly thatched Performance Collection Palm roof. It will look much nicer than the natural thatched Tiki huts, it will last longer than them, and it will cost you less in just a matter of years. As the years go by, your savings will just increase.
Fill out our easy, online Quick Quote form, and you’ll see for yourself how quickly the investment will pay off.
There is absolutely no reason for you to worry about caterpillars ruining your lovely outdoor living space. Install Endureed’s Performance Collection Palm instead, and the battle against these insects will be over before it ever began.
