bonsai ficus tree that had scale

It’s a ficus tree that had scale. I read it’s best to remove all the infected branches or throw it away.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 07/09/2015 @ 11:54 pm

I certainly would try treating with Neem Oil before you decide to prune or even throw out the plant.
Most likely you have invested quite a bit of time and money into your plant so it may be worth some effort.

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