PUBLICATION W289E
IPM QuickFacts Series: Calico Scale
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Summary
Calico scale is a soft scale insect that feeds on tree sap and can cause dieback, leaf drop, and decline when populations are high. Explains how to spot and monitor the pest through the season, including crawler timing and signs like honeydew, sooty mold, and ant activity. Reviews management options such as keeping trees healthy to reduce stress, encouraging natural predators and parasitoids, and using insecticides when necessary.
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