Systemic scale product - Ask Extension
We have plants from a few inches too five feet. Is there a product we could use to get rid of, and stay rid of, scale? Thanks. Happy holidays.
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Systemic scale product #890701
Asked December 11, 2024, 12:08 PM EST
We have plants from a few inches too five feet. Is there a product we could use to get rid of, and stay rid of, scale? Thanks. Happy holidays.
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
You can manually remove them or spray neem oil or insecticidal soap on any affected plants, especially during the crawler stage when they are most vulnerable. Systemic insecticides are also available and can be effective. They are absorbed into the plant and kill feeding pests.
Here is a detailed article about various types of scale. It includes suggestions for treatment - https://extension.umd.edu/resource/scale-insects-indoor-plants/
Here is a detailed article about various types of scale. It includes suggestions for treatment - https://extension.umd.edu/resource/scale-insects-indoor-plants/