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Scale on Schefflera: Flea Collar Bag Method

Enclose the plant in a clear plastic bag with a stretched (activated) dog flea collar for 4 weeks. Check moisture weekly. The collar's insecticide penetrates and kills scale and crawlers. Alternative: Q-tip alcohol on each scale (tedious). Bag method also eliminates stickiness for a month.

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