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Brown Soft Scale on Majesty Palm: Oil Treatment

Brown bumps on stems and leaf veins are brown soft scale. Spray thoroughly outdoors with horticultural oil (Sunspray) to suffocate. Repeat in 2 months; monitor for reinfestation.

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