Crepe Myrtle Bark Insects: Moth-Like Bugs and Nutritional Imbalance

Natchez crepe myrtles in Baton Rouge have moth-like bugs on bark. Expert says insects target nutritionally unbalanced trees. They penetrate the cambium, disrupting nutrient flow. Recommends Atomic Grow—breaks larval adhesion, washes off pests, repairs damage, raises sugar levels, and rebalances nutrition for better blooms.

Why Atomic Grow Works

• Non-toxic, new mode of action.
• Systemic translocation through tree.
• Restores plant’s own defenses.

Treat the cause (nutrition), not just the symptom (bugs).