Armored scale - Ask Extension
Hello,
I have a pine that is infested with armored scale on the lower 1/3 of the tree. I have read the U of M's scale webpage, which was helpful, how...
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Asked May 05, 2024, 11:51 PM EDT
Hello,
I have a pine that is infested with armored scale on the lower 1/3 of the tree. I have read the U of M's scale webpage, which was helpful, however I'm not exactly sure what the armored scale "crawlers" look like. I did the shake test as recommended to check for these. Could you please send me a detailed picture of the"crawlers"?
Thank you,
Casey
Todd County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thank you for writing. Without a closeup of affected needles on your tree, I can't comment on your particular situation however this article with photos may help you.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5351723.pdf
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5351723.pdf
