Scale Insect Treatment: Alcohol, Soap, and Systemic Options

Oval, shell-like bumps on stems/undersides + yellowing leaves + honeydew = scale.

Treatment

1. Rubbing alcohol + Murphy's Oil Soap: 1 tsp each in spray bottle; mist thoroughly.
2. Systemic granules (imidacloprid) in soil—works from roots up.
3. Repeat in 7-10 days for crawlers.

Prevention

• Inspect new plants (especially grocery stores) 2 weeks.
• Quarantine.
• Weekly leaf checks.

Heavily infested plants: discard.