Q&A – My Japanese maple has a heavy infestation of scale. How can I help my tree recover?
Question:
My Japanese maple has a heavy infestation of scale. How can I help my tree recover?
Answer:
It is currently fall. You can use Neem oil which will smother the scale. UT Extension Agent Lee Sammons says you could also try to knock them off with a stream of water. It is also important to check for more scale next year and continue treatment.
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My Japanese maple has a heavy infestation of scale. How can I help my tree recover?
Answer:
It is currently fall. You can use Neem oil which will smother the scale. UT Extension Agent Lee Sammons says you could also try to knock them off with a stream of water. It is also important to check for more scale next year and continue treatment.
Related Videos:
Scale
Horticultural Oils
Related Resources:
Armored (Hard) Scale - Trees and Shrubs
Horticultural Oils – What a Gardener Needs to Know