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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

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 13, 2024, 10:21 PM EDT

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