My NZ Frangipani Is Covered In Scale, All The Way To The Top Where I Can’t Get To. How Can I Get Rid Of It Other Than Severely Pr

Question

uning? I’ve cut off the lower branches and there’s new growth. Do I cut down the entire tree as all branches seem to be affected.

Answer 1

You will need to, manually, remove all that you can. What you cannot reach may need to be cut off. Pesticides will not penetrate their seal once they are stuck to your plants, however it can prevent eggs from hatching, or kill off those that have not attached yet.

Here is an article that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm