Scale on Indoor Palm: Alcohol or Neem Oil Treatment

Rust Spots + Sticky Residue = Scale

Scale insects appear as rust-colored spots and secrete honeydew. Treatment:

Flick off visible scales with fingernail.
Spray rubbing alcohol (full coverage, top/bottom leaves, soil surface) twice weekly for 3 weeks.
OR Neem oil per label, same schedule.

Persistence eliminates hatchlings. Check weekly after.

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