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Crape Myrtles - APHIDS? or what?

Posted by txmom North Texas (My Page) on
Sun, Apr 29, 12 at 11:34

4 out of 6 of my crape myrtles have something all over them. White sticky spots? What is it and how do I treat before it kills everything?


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RE: Crape Myrtles - APHIDS? or what?

Sounds like some type of scale insect. Close up pictures might verify, or you could google plant scale to see if what you have looks similar.


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RE: Crape Myrtles - APHIDS? or what?

  • Posted by txmom North Texas (My Page) on
    Mon, Apr 30, 12 at 20:34

YUCK - looks like mealybugs is my answer...now, how to get rid of it before they kill everything in my garden!!


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RE: Crape Myrtles - APHIDS? or what?

Bayer Advanced Tree & Shrub will work for most types of scale, including mealybugs, and is widely available.


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