Caring for a Crape Myrtle with Scale
When it comes to Crape Myrtle care, experts say the best place to start is the bark.
There’s a bug that’s making it’s way around our region attacking Crape Myrtles. It’s called Crape Myrtle Scale and it attacks by secreting an enzyme (yes that means poop!) all over the crape myrtle, which then molds over turning your crape myrtle black. Yuck!
Crape Myrtle with Bark Scale
If you notice this is happening to your tree, don’t worry. All you need is a Systemic Insect Drench.
The next steps are easy:
- Measure the amount of drench recommended
- Mix it into the appropriate amount of water
- Pour at the base of the tree.
That’s it! It will absorb into the tree and kill the bugs from the inside out.
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