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Puffy blobs on my Red bud #863195
Asked April 02, 2024, 9:26 PM EDT
I have these on my red bud branch. It looks otherwise well. What is it and how do I get rid of it?
Richland County South Carolina
Expert Response
Marilee,
It is a soft scale insect feeding on the stems. I cannot identify the species. Knowing the species will help with the timing of treatments based on the lifecycle. Most likely they are adult female scales and probably have egg masses under their bodies at this time of year.
Horticultural oil applications now can help suffocate the insects. Thorough coverage is essential.
I will share you photo with our entomologist and get back to you. You may be asked to submit a sample to the Richland Extension office.
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 8:14 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 9:07 AM, Marilee Griswold <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Thank you. Happy to provide a sample if needed. MarileeOn Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 8:14 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
yes you can carefully scrape off