My 2 Three Year Palmetto Palms Are Showing Some White Spots On The New Fronds. They Don’t Seem To Be Something Living.

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 07/13/2023 @ 4:25 pm

This looks a lot like palmetto scale, or Comstockiella sabalis Comstock. This immobile insect will do some damage, but is easily controlled. The use of a parasitoid will be all that it takes. This species is Coccobius donatellae.

This article will help you with the care of your plant once you get this under control:

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