Crape myrtles have put on their dazzling display lately, but crape myrtles are a flowering tree that needs care.

Native to China, Japan, and the Philippines, crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are so popular in the South, you probably ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you notice premature leaf drop on crape myrtles, check for evidence of either crape myrtle bark scale or crape myrtle aphids. Here, there may be a bit of mold on the largest trunks, but it’s ...

When people mention premature leaf drop on crape myrtles, I always look first for evidence of either crape myrtle bark scale or crape myrtle aphids, but I see little evidence that either might ...

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 ...

However, the presence of the white adult scales on the bark and twigs distinguishes this new scale pest from crepe myrtle aphids. Sooty mold makes a sticky, black layer on leaves that have been coated ...

However, the presence of the white adult scales on the bark and twigs distinguishes this new scale pest from crape myrtle aphids. Sooty mold makes a sticky, black layer on leaves that have been ...

Crape myrtle bark scale, an invasive insect first spotted in Delaware in 2020, threatens the beauty of crape myrtles, an ornamental tree popular in landscapes throughout the state. The pest is now ...