Asked March 26, 2024, 7:12 PM EDT
Hello,
I am wondering if what is on my Azalea is scale or mealy bugs?
I have about 10 small azaleas that all are looking pretty bad. do you think it’s worth trying to save them or pull them up and plant something native? There is also lichen on most of the azaleas. I have also just found and destroyed four Chinese praying mantis sacs. I would rather plant something native, so what native shrub is also scale or mealy bug resistant?
That being said, let’s say, I pull up all the azaleas, is there something I should do to the full sun garden bed to make sure the next round of plants don’t get them?
I really appreciate any feedback. Thank you.
Montgomery County Maryland