The first sign of scale disease is a layer of white waxy fuzz appearing on the bark. While this layer might resemble fungus, ...

The white cotton-like masses are likely scale insects, a type of sap-sucking pest. If the infestation is minor, you can use a ...

White, wooly adults (figure 1, 2) with pink to purple eggs underneath (Figure 3) can be seen in late spring. The first generation was observed in late May through early June using a hand lens or ...

Their white coloration comes from a dusting of wax on their bodies, says Bertone. Adults congregate and swarm up in clouds ...

Because they're so tiny and hard to detect, scale insects are best banished from your trees by introducing their natural ...