Succulent White Flaky Spots: Scale Insects, Systemic Treatment

Rescued succulent has white flat flaky spots (1–2mm), scrape off, leaves brown/withered. Spread to adjacent plant. Fungus?

Diagnosis: Scale Insects

Scrape-off spots = scale. Suck leaves dry → withering.

Imidacloprid soil drench (Bayer Advanced). Kills in week, protects 1 year.

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