Scale (also called bark scale) is a common pest found on both indoor and outdoor plants, including trees. While not all are specialized, some scale bugs are associated with specific plants and trees. Any tree can be affected by scale, but over the last several years, there has been a particular problem with a newly invasive scale bug being found on crepe myrtle trees. Here, we’ll go over what scale is, why these bugs are a problem, and how to deal with them if you find a tree infested with them.

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