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I have a crepe Myrtle that was plant in my front yard about 5 years ago. It gets afternoon sun and each year has grown bigger. But today I notice the ...
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Crepe Myrtle #885362
Asked September 16, 2024, 12:39 AM EDT
I have a crepe Myrtle that was plant in my front yard about 5 years ago. It gets afternoon sun and each year has grown bigger. But today I notice the limbs at covered in a white substance. It would not easily shake on the limbs. Any thoughts on what this could be and I get rid of it?
Wake County North Carolina
Expert Response
You didn't send a picture so I can only make an educated guess about the white substance on your crape myrtle. Crape myrtle bark scale has been a problem in our area, so I think you may have crape myrtle scale. Here is some information on these pests. Take a look at this information to see if it matches what you are seeing on your tree. If not, please send pictures so we can provide a diagnosis.
Crapemyrtle Bark Scale | Home & Garden Information Center (clemson.edu)
Crapemyrtle Bark Scale | NC State Extension Publications (ncsu.edu)
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