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getting rid of scales


Question
how do i get rid of scales? they appered on my sheffleras and monstera.

Answer
Mohammad,

Scale insects occur in two different stages - the crawler and adult. The small crawlers are able to move around and are relatively easy to control with insecticidal soap but the adult stage is generally very difficult to control because it settles in one place and covers itself with a waxy covering. Here's an article about scale insects that includes information about control http://www.livingwithbugs.com/sca_ins.html that may be useful. There is a link a on that page to information about insecticidal soap as well.

Jack DeAngelis
http://www.livingwithbugs.com  

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