You know all too well that your tree is infested with scale insects. These pesky critters cause harm to the health of your tree and can even attract unwanted pest such as ants, boxelder bugs and houseflies. Pesticides are a great way to treat scale insect infestations. If you’re looking for a pesticide to help eliminate those harmful pests from your trees, A-1 Tree and Pest Control has the products and services you need! Have you purchased a new home and found out it is invaded by insects? Well, this phenomenon is common in many parts of the world. Pest control companies handle such problems by using poisons to kill pests and save homes. You may think that they make use of various pesticides to get the job done but not all pesticides are available at the local stores. What’s worse is certain insecticides can cause health problems such as allergic reactions and skin issues. If you want to ensure your home is free from pests and scale insects, use one of the recommended pesticides listed below.
Pesticide For Scale Insects
Scale insects are a common garden pest. They can be found on the leaves, stems and branches of plants. The most common sign is small, circular or oval-shaped bumps on the plant. These bumps are actually the insect’s armor-like covering called a scale. There are many different kinds of scale insects and they all have their own unique appearance.
Scale insects feed by sucking the sap from plants causing defoliation and dieback in some cases. If left unchecked, they can cause serious damage to your plants. Some species will also transmit plant diseases such as cedar-apple rusts, peach leaf curl and citrus canker disease.
Scale insects are tiny, sap-sucking insects that can wreak havoc on trees and shrubs. They secrete a substance called honeydew, which attracts unwanted pests like ants. Scale insects can cause leaves to drop prematurely and even kill trees if they are left untreated. The best way to treat scale infestation is with a pesticide containing the active ingredient of horticultural oil.
If you find scale insects on your plants, there are several methods that you can use to control them including chemical sprays and biological controls such as predatory mites ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ).
Scale insects are a common problem for farmers, gardeners, and even homeowners. These small insects feed on plants by sucking nutrients from the leaves, causing them to dry up and fall off. This can leave a plant vulnerable to infection by other pathogens.
There are several different types of scale insects, including soft scales, armored scales, and mealybugs. The most common type of scale insect is the cotton or soft brown scale (Coccus hesperidum). This species is most often found on citrus trees and other ornamental plants but can also be found on fruit trees and shrubs.
The best way to control these pests is by using pesticides that contain imidacloprid as well as abamectin. These two chemicals are both systemic insecticides which means they have been formulated in such a way that they move through the plant’s vascular system into all parts of it including its roots where the chemical effectively kills any insects that may be hiding there waiting for an opportunity to attack again later on down the road once their numbers become too great for everyone else’s comfort level!
List of Pesticide For Scale Insects
- Special formula: specially-formulated to use on over 100 listed fruits, vegetables, and citrus plants to kill insects and prevent new infestations
- Insect killer: kills Asian Citrus Psyllids, aphids, whiteflies, and more
- Season-long protection: one easy application provides season-long protection without spraying
- Rainproof protection: systemic rainproof protection is absorbs and will not wash off
- Systemic rainproof formula
- Treats up to 640 Sq. Ft. of vegetables or up to 9 fruit trees
Additional Info :
Color | Concentrate |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 10.3 Inches |
Width | 2.7 Inches |
Length | 4.7 Inches |
Weight | 2 Pounds |
Release Date | 2021-10-19T00:00:01Z |
- INSECT KILLER – This pest control is great for use on adelgids, aphids, bronze birch borers, emerald ash borer, leaf miners, scale, and many other species of bug. Will also prevent new infestations.
- SOIL DRENCH APPLICATION – Concentrate dissolves in water allowing the insecticide to move through the root zone. Once in the roots, it moves up through the tree or shrub providing protection from insects. Also provides protection for new growth.
- FOLIAGE PROTECTOR – Designed for use on listed fruit, nut and ornamental trees and shrubs.
- WON’T WASH AWAY – Tree and Shrub Insect Control is rainproof within hours. For best results, spray with enough time for it to completely dry before it rains. Will not wash off after it has dried.
- EASY APPLICATION – Product quickly mixes with water and should be applied by pouring or with backpack, compression, knapsack or tank type sprayers. Carefully read and use according to label directions.
Additional Info :
Color | LAWNGARD |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 11.8 Inches |
Width | 7.5 Inches |
Length | 4.5 Inches |
Weight | 8.2 Pounds |
- Insect Killer – this pest control is great for use on aphids, leaf miners, leafhoppers, trips, spider mites, scales, whiteflies, mealybugs and many more. It gives poor control for caterpillars & worms. However, it does control eggs of all insects.
- Foliage protector – our insecticide is designed for use on a variety of trees & plants including corn, Potatoes, Apples, almonds, avocados, citrus, Peaches, pecans, blackberries, figs, pineapple and more.
- Dormant & growing season spray – this product is designed for safe use during both the dormant and growing season. Application during each season will increase the effectiveness of the product’s insect control.
- Organic gardening – our insecticide is OMRI listed and approved for organic gardening. Omri, the organic materials Review Institute, determines whether or not a product Qualifies as organic under the usda’s national organic program.
- Easy to use – this product mixes readily with water. It should be applied using a pump up or trigger sprayer. Use enough spray solution to completely penetrate the leaf canopy and cover both top and bottom of all leaves until wet without runoff.
Additional Info :
Color | 32 oz. |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 12 Inches |
Width | 9 Inches |
Length | 23 Inches |
Weight | 2 Pounds |
- BUG KILLER – This pest control is great for use on adelgids, aphids, leaf beetles, leafhoppers, mealy bugs, scale, whiteflies, borers, Japanese beetles and many more.
- PROTECTS TREES AND SHRUBS – Once A Year Insect Control is designed for use on outdoor trees & shrubs along with the following fruit and nut trees: apple, loquat, oriental pear, pecan, crabapple, mayhaw, pear, and quince.
- YEAR-LONG PROTECTION – Our insecticide dissolved in water moves down through the soil, where it is absorbed by the roots. Once absorbed, it moves up through the tree or shrub providing year-long insect protection. It even protects new growth.
- SYSTEMIC INSECTICIDE – Systemic insecticides are taken up inside the plant so that every part of the plant contains the chemical. This ensures the product won’t wash away and helps with the season-long control of all those annoying bugs.
- EASY TO USE – Simply mix Once A Year Insect Control in a bucket of water and apply around the roots as a soil drench for a full year of insect control. No need to spray. Read label for mixing rates.
Additional Info :
Color | 32 oz. |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 9 Inches |
Width | 4 Inches |
Length | 3 Inches |
Weight | 2 Pounds |
- Insect Killer – this pest control is great for use on aphids, leaf miners, leafhoppers, trips, spider mites, scales, whiteflies, mealybugs and many more. It gives poor control for caterpillars & worms. However, it does control eggs of all insects.
- Foliage protector – our insecticide is designed for use on a variety of trees & plants including corn, Potatoes, Apples, almonds, avocados, citrus, Peaches, pecans, blackberries, figs, pineapple and more.
- Dormant & growing season spray – this product is designed for safe use during both the dormant and growing season. Application during each season will increase the effectiveness of the product’s insect control.
- Organic gardening – our insecticide is OMRI listed and approved for organic gardening. Omri, the organic materials Review Institute, determines whether or not a product Qualifies as organic under the usda’s national organic program.
- Easy to use – this product mixes readily with water. It should be applied using a pump up or trigger sprayer. Use enough spray solution to completely penetrate the leaf canopy and cover both top and bottom of all leaves until wet without runoff.
Additional Info :
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 7 Inches |
Width | 2 Inches |
Length | 4 Inches |
Weight | 1 Pounds |