Quick Facts
Type
PestSeverity
ModerateSeasonality
Spring through Summer
Key Symptoms
- Bumps or raised spots on bark and stems
- Yellowing or wilting leaves
- Black sooty mold on foliage
- Sticky honeydew on surfaces below tree
Treatment guidance under arborist review
Talk to an ISA-Certified Arborist about your scale insects
Treatment for scale insects 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.