Scale insects are small sap-sucking pests that attach themselves to branches, leaves, and stems of trees and shrubs.
Because they often resemble bumps or small shells on plant surfaces, infestations frequently go unnoticed until significant damage has already occurred.
At Keyman Lawn, Tree & Pest, we use targeted treatments designed to eliminate scale insects and protect plant health.
Scale insects feed by piercing plant tissue and extracting sap from the tree.
There are two primary types:
Both types weaken trees by draining nutrients and reducing the plant’s ability to grow properly.
Large infestations can cause significant plant stress.
Common signs include:
Because scale insects remain attached to plant tissue, infestations can build quickly without early detection.
Depending on infestation severity, treatment options may include:
Horticultural oil is often used to suffocate overwintering scale insects before populations explode in spring.
Early intervention prevents long-term damage.
