Q&A - Scales on Camellia Leaves
Question:
What insects are these? What do I need to do about them?
Answer:
These camellia leaves are covered with tea scales. Haywood County UT Extension Director Walter Battle recommends using dormant oil in the winter and then, as the temperatures start to warm up, apply malathion. Chris recommends planting resistant varieties. You can also use some systemic soil drenches.
Related Resources:
Tea Scale
Tea Scale, Fiorinia theae Green (Insecta: Hemiptera: Diaspididae)
Camellia Culture for Home Gardeners
What insects are these? What do I need to do about them?
Answer:
These camellia leaves are covered with tea scales. Haywood County UT Extension Director Walter Battle recommends using dormant oil in the winter and then, as the temperatures start to warm up, apply malathion. Chris recommends planting resistant varieties. You can also use some systemic soil drenches.
Related Resources:
Tea Scale
Tea Scale, Fiorinia theae Green (Insecta: Hemiptera: Diaspididae)
Camellia Culture for Home Gardeners
