Infestations of this insect spread quickly among crepe myrtles — even those that are hundreds of feet apart from each other — and as invasive pests, crepe myrtle bark scale populations face ...

But this infestation has dramatically changed that. Because the trees are not native to North America, the crape myrtle bark scale doesn’t have a wide range of natural predators to help keep it ...

“A heavy infestation can turn the tree black from the sooty mold or white from scales’ felt-like coverings,” Kunkel said. “It can almost look like the tree is coated in snow.” Both the crape myrtle ...

Although unsightly, sooty mold itself does not directly harm the crape myrtle; instead it shades the leaves from light and interferes with photosynthesis. Under heavy infestations, sooty mold ...

I want to ask home gardeners and landscape professionals in Mississippi to help me track crape myrtle bark scale. If you see infestations, please send clear pictures and location information via ...

Infestation rarely kills the target tree, but it does turn it into an ugly mess. What should you do if you discover crepe myrtle scales on your tree now? First, after its leaves drop, apply ...

some crape myrtle hybrids don’t grow well along the Treasure Coast. Pest infestation can reduce blooming. The lovely Lagerstroemia is susceptible to infestations of scale insects, powdery mildew ...

Heavy infestations of crape myrtle bark scale produce sufficient honeydew to coat leaves, stems and bark of the tree. This honeydew, in turn, will eventually turn black as it is colonized by a ...

Q: What do I do with a diseased crape myrtle that looks like it’s been through a fire? See my two photos attached. A: Your plant has been attacked by crape myrtle bark scale. They’re the white ...