The first symptom is the appearance of oozing of reddish brownfluid from growth cracks at the base of the trunk. The lesions spread linearly and sideways. Meanwhile the lower whorl of leaves starts drooping and dry prematurely. Repeat the treatment after 15 days. In some diseased palms leaves bend abnormally and curvesup.
Root rot is also high in tatipaka diseased palms.
Collection of seednuts from diseased palms should be avoided. Harvesting is done at 30 days intervals during summer and 45 days interval during rainy season.