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Tiny Black Lines on Parlor Palm: Not Typical Pests

Scale insects are oval, raised bumps that scrape off. “Tiny black lines” don’t match any common palm pest. A clear photo would help. Mealybugs (white cottony) were correctly treated.

Monitor. If lines spread or change, photograph and consult.

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