Crape myrtle bark scale continues to occur throughout our county and in new areas of the state. If you have a newly infected tree(s) we understand your concern! Keep reading to learn how to treat your crape myrtle.
You are in luck because soil-applied drenches using neonicotinoid products such as imidacloprid, thiamethoxam or dinotefuran provide excellent, season-long, or longer, control of these damaging and unsightly pests. NOW is the time to apply while it's SPRING and the tree is actively growing. According to the publication mentioned below "for best results, apply treatments during the early portion of the growing season, late March through May." Do this NOW because MAY is coming to a close!
Read this publication! It is the best at explaining everything you need to know! https://bit.ly/2Pjp8Fh
The above publication gives detailed instructions on how to mix and apply bark scale treatments and when to do it. Please note that this publication includes control recommendations for both homeowners (Table on Page 7) and for commercial applicators (Table on Page .
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