pests on fig trees

Question

These pests are at the leafing end of most branches – in large colonies – look like little sea shells attached to rocks – photo enclosed.

Answer 1

We did not receive the image.
It does however sound like Scale.
Here is more information.

Neem Oil is a good treatment.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm