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Asian Pear Sticky Leaves: Scale Insects

Asian pear leaves dying, sticky, some brown spots; fruit small. Owner hasn't thinned fruit.

Diagnosis

Asian pears naturally slightly sticky. Look for small oval brown scales on leaf undersides/branches (scrape with nail). If found, treat with Bayer Advanced Tree & Shrub Insecticide (imidacloprid soil drench)—systemic, 1-year protection.

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