White Spots on Howea Forsteriana

I have white spots that can be rubbed off with a fingernail on my indoor Kentia palm. Any ideas?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 01/17/2011 @ 8:56 am

It is palm scale. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/palms/sticky-palm-tree-leaves-treatment-for-palm-scale.htm ^[2]

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