Greyish White Spots on My Holly Branches

Question

My holly bush leaves are dying and there are white spots on my branches where the leaves are dying.

Answer 1

It sounds like it could be scale. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm

We have found neem oil effective on most damaging pests. Here is more information on neem oil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm