Though springtime in Lancaster County is greeted by a spectrum of blooming trees and shrubs, late-summer color can be hard to ...

DEAR NEIL: What do I do with a diseased crape myrtle that looks like it’s been through a fire? Dear Reader: Your plant has been attacked by crape myrtle bark scale. They’re the white ...

IN THE GARDEN: Diagnosing and treating a crape myrtle affected by bark scale insects March 21, 2025 by Janet B. Carson Follow this story ...

IN THE GARDEN: Diagnosing and treating a crape myrtle affected by bark scale insects March 21, 2025 by Janet B. Carson ...

The International Society of Arboriculture's site helps homeowners find certified arborists, plus Neil Sperry sheds light on crape myrtle bark scale pest.

Dear Neil: Regarding crape myrtle bark scale — Southeastern Virginia has been battling this pest for years. The scale itself will not kill the plants. However, the sooty mold is the real problem ...

Dear Neil: Regarding crape myrtle bark scale — Southeastern Virginia has been battling this pest for years. The scale itself will not kill the plants. However, the sooty mold is the real problem ...

WASHINGTON — Crape Myrtle trees are found all over the DMV. They boast beautiful blooms and are a staple of many landscapes. But little white critters, called bark scale, are threatening the ...

White spots on your crepe myrtle tree may just look like light mold or lichen, but it may be a sign of a bigger issue that ...

You may also see a black lady bug beetle with two bright orange dots on its wings. That’s the twice-stabbed lady bug, and it’s a very effective predator of this pest. If you see them withhold any ...

Adding to our list of non-native pests is a newcomer that attacks crepe myrtles. It is called the Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale (CMBS). The new pest is originally from China, Japan and Korea. It was first ...

It is called the Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale (CMBS). The new pest is originally from China, Japan, and Korea. It was first identified in the United States in Richardson, Texas in 2004.