Euonymus Bush Death: Scale Insect Infestation

Euonymus has tiny whitish spots on leaves, withering, dead branches. Acidic soil, heavy rain.

Diagnosis: Scale Insects

Prune dead wood.
Apply Bayer Advanced Tree & Shrub Insecticide soil drench—systemic, kills in week, protects year.
Retreat next spring as new growth emerges.

Replanting euonymus in same spot risks reinfestation; treat preventively.

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