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The best treatment for spider mites on a burning bush shrub (Euonymus alatus) involves several steps:

Identification: Ensure that the pests are correctly identified as spider mites. Spider mites are tiny and can be red, green, or yellow, often causing yellow stippling on leaves.

Cultural Control: Start with non-chemical methods such as:

Water Spray: A strong jet of water can help dislodge spider mites from the plant.

Pruning: Remove heavily infested branches and leaves to reduce pest populations.

Chemical Control: If non-chemical methods are not effective, consider using pesticides. For spider mites:

Horticultural Oils and Insecticidal Soaps: These can control moderate infestations and should be applied thoroughly to the underside of the leaves.

Specific Miticides: Products containing bifenthrin, hexythiazox, malathion, or permethrin can be used when mites first appear.

Prevention: To prevent future infestations, maintain plant health through proper watering, fertilization, and siting to reduce stress on the plants.

Remember to always read and follow the label instructions when using any pesticide and consider the impact on beneficial insects and the environment. It’s also a good practice to rotate between different classes of miticides to prevent resistance development in spider mite populations.

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The best treatment for scale on a burning bush shrub (Euonymus alatus) involves a combination of cultural practices and chemical treatments. Here are some recommendations based on information from educational sources:

Cultural Practices: Maintaining the overall health of the plant can reduce the incidence of scale. This includes proper watering, mulching, and avoiding mechanical injury to the plant.

Chemical Treatments:

Foliar Treatments: A water-based mixture of glyphosate and triclopyr at a 2:1 ratio is effective for treating burning bush with low to moderate plant density.

Systemic Insecticides: Dinotefuran is recommended as a systemic insecticide for euonymus scale management. It can be applied to the soil around the plant and is taken up by the roots, providing control without the need for broadcast sprays.

Timing: Treatment should target the crawler stage of the scale, which typically occurs in May or July. You can use a pyrethroid or oil-based insecticide or a systemic application of dinotefuran for this purpose.

It’s important to follow the label instructions carefully when using any chemical treatments and to consider the impact on beneficial insects and the environment.

I hope this helps!