Quick Facts
Type
PestSeverity
ModerateSeasonality
Egg masses visible late spring; crawlers emerge June-July
Key Symptoms
- White cottony egg masses on twigs and branches
- Heavy honeydew dripping from canopy
- Sooty mold coating on leaves and surfaces below
- Branch dieback in severe infestations
Treatment guidance under arborist review
Talk to an ISA-Certified Arborist about your cottony maple scale
Treatment for cottony maple scale depends on the tree species, severity, and site conditions on your property. Our arborist is currently reviewing the treatment guidance on this page to make sure it reflects the most up-to-date Atlanta-specific recommendations. In the meantime, call us for guidance tailored to your tree.
Symptoms, affected tree species, and seasonality above are accurate. The detailed treatment article will return once our arborist has finished reviewing it.