Crimson Red Maple Scale: Systemic Soil Drench Control

Scale on bark of crimson red maple; removed scale shows bug-like remains. Owner asks about spider mites.

Diagnosis: Scale Insects

• Immobile; leave behind hollow covers that look like bugs.
• Spider mites unlikely on bark.

Treatment

• Bayer Advanced Tree & Shrub Insecticide soil drench—systemic, kills in week, protects year.
• Apply per label.

Effective and easy.