Systemic insecticide will kill camellia tea scale insects, but their tiny carcasses will not automatically drop off old leaves. (Special to the Democrat-Gazette) Q: Something appears to be wrong with ...

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) is assuring farmers that the still prevailing scale infestation in plantations in Batangas, Laguna, Cavite and Quezon is not detrimental to ...

“Scale” on woody ornamentals is among the most frequently reported and diagnosed pest problems at the Cooperative Extension Plant Clinic in New Hanover County. But what exactly is this issue and how ...

Many gardeners, as well as the horticulturists at the Chicago Botanic Garden, had issues with magnolia scale last year, and it’s a pest to watch closely for in 2025. The Garden’s plant health care ...

Crape myrtles, an ornamental tree popular in landscapes throughout the state of Delaware, are prized for their beauty, exfoliating bark in shades of silver and cinnamon, and long-lasting flowers in a ...

Maple trees in urban environments show signs of stress due to the urban heat island effect. Impervious surfaces like pavement retain heat and disrupt water absorption, stressing trees and making them ...

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There are many types of scale insects that potentially can become a pest on a number of landscape plants in North Florida. But the home gardener may not recognize these small-scale critters as insects ...

Q: Something appears to be wrong with my camellias. The upper surface of the leaves looks kind of blotchy and yellow, and there are white and brown specks on the underside. It has a lot of flower buds ...