Attention Oakton Ridge Homeowners who have Crape Myrtle trees! There is a serious new threat to our trees called CRAPE MYRTLE BARK SCALE. It is HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS and is caused by an invasive insect that spreads locally through soil, wind, birds, and other means. While they rarely kill the trees outright, crape myrtle bark scales negatively affect the aesthetic value of infested plants by decreasing the size and abundance of buds, causing stunting and branch die back. Click this link to find out how best to protect your trees and to keep from spreading throughout our community: How to Control Crape Myrtle Bark Scale | Best Control Guide article.
Attention Oakton Ridge Homeowners who have Crape Myrtle trees! There is a serious new threat to our trees called CRAPE MYRTLE BARK SCALE. It is HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS and is caused by an invasive insect that spreads locally through soil, wind, birds, and other means. While they rarely kill the trees outright, crape myrtle bark scales negatively affect the aesthetic value of infested plants by decreasing the size and abundance of buds, causing stunting and branch die back. Click this link to find out how best to protect your trees and to keep from spreading throughout our community: How to Control Crape Myrtle Bark Scale | Best Control Guide article.
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale
Note: ORHOA does not endorse the products listed in the article. It is the homeowner's responsibility to check into treatments and seek advice from a licensed arborist.
Note: ORHOA does not endorse the products listed in the article. It is the homeowner's responsibility to check into treatments and seek advice from a licensed arborist.