Q&A – Our crape myrtles have turned black on the trunk. Is there any hope for them?
Question:
Our crape myrtles have turned black on the trunk. Is there any hope for them?
Answer:
This is the result of crape myrtle bark scale. UT Extension Agent Celeste Scott says crape myrtle bark scale secretes honey dew which then feeds the sooty mold, which is the black you see on the trunk and leaves. To get rid of the black you will need to treat the scale. Celeste recommends a systemic insecticide soil drench.
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Crapemyrtle Bark Scale
Our crape myrtles have turned black on the trunk. Is there any hope for them?
Answer:
This is the result of crape myrtle bark scale. UT Extension Agent Celeste Scott says crape myrtle bark scale secretes honey dew which then feeds the sooty mold, which is the black you see on the trunk and leaves. To get rid of the black you will need to treat the scale. Celeste recommends a systemic insecticide soil drench.
Related Videos:
Treating Crape Myrtle Bark Scale
Identifying Crape Myrtle Bark Scale
Related Resources:
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale Identification and Control
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale: A New Exotic Pest
Crapemyrtle Bark Scale