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Tea Scale on Burford Holly: Use Permethrin Now, Fertilize for Recovery

Tea scale on Burford holly in June (Virginia) not controlled by March spray. Use permethrin (Ortho Bug B Gon) now for active crawlers, plus 20-10-10 fertilizer to push new growth.

Why Permethrin?

Contact killer effective on exposed crawlers. Cygon/De-Fend avoided per label. Permethrin works at this stage.

Recovery Support

Complete fertilizer (N-P-K) helps holly outgrow damage. Water well after application.

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