Lawn & Plant Insects · Austin, Texas
Scale Insects
Immobile bumps on stems and leaves. Crape myrtle bark scale is white and felt-like; many soft scales are brown or black and shell-like.
Quick answerMagic Pest & Lawn treats scale insects in Austin-area lawns as its own treatment, priced by lot size. Text a photo and the office can usually tell you what it is. Call or text 512-203-0525.
Signs you have them
- White or dark crusty bumps on bark
- Honeydew and black sooty mold
- Branch dieback
Why it matters
Heavy infestations weaken shrubs and trees.
How we treat it
A systemic treatment that the plant takes up to reach scales under their covers. The crawler stage is the easiest to hit.
Prevention
- Scrub light infestations off with soapy water
- Prune out heavily infested branches
Questions
What's the difference between white scale and black scale?+
White felt-like scale on crape myrtles is crape myrtle bark scale. Black, shiny bumps are usually soft scales. Both produce honeydew and sooty mold, and both respond to systemic treatment.
Where we treat scale insects
Season in Central Texas: Active all year, peaking May–Aug.
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