Q&A – Our crape myrtle trees have a problem
Question:
Our crape myrtle trees have a problem
Answer:
It is likely that this is crape myrtle bark scale. The scales as they feed on the plant secrete a sticky substance called honeydew. Sooty mold, which is black, grows on the honeydew. The scales eventually kill the tree if untreated. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper gives some recommendations on what to do to get rid of the scale.
Related Resources:
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale Identification and Control
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale: A New Exotic Pest
Our crape myrtle trees have a problem
Answer:
It is likely that this is crape myrtle bark scale. The scales as they feed on the plant secrete a sticky substance called honeydew. Sooty mold, which is black, grows on the honeydew. The scales eventually kill the tree if untreated. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper gives some recommendations on what to do to get rid of the scale.
Related Resources:
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale Identification and Control
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale: A New Exotic Pest