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Hi, I seem to have magnolia scale on a magnolia tree. Pictures are attached. If this is indeed scale is there a recommended way to treat this?
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Magnolia scale #873046
Asked June 13, 2024, 8:17 PM EDT
Hi, I seem to have magnolia scale on a magnolia tree. Pictures are attached. If this is indeed scale is there a recommended way to treat this?
Cuyahoga County Ohio
Expert Response
Remsen
Yes, it appears to be magnolia scale.
Here are two factsheets that discusses management of scale.
Note, different treatments are effective at different times of the year.
https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef431
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/magnolia-scale/
All the best, Roxanne
Yes, it appears to be magnolia scale.
Here are two factsheets that discusses management of scale.
Note, different treatments are effective at different times of the year.
https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef431
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/magnolia-scale/
All the best, Roxanne