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Posted 2M ago by @SparklyDamsii70

Brown Scale? On Parry Agave. Best treatment?

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@BabyBrownbirch
Brooke
2755 XP
2M ago
@BabyBrownbirch
I don’t think that’s scale. Scale insects are a lot more defined in their shape. It could be soft scale, which is caused by stress from inadequate water or poor growing conditions. Keep an eye on it. If it is scales, use a horticultural oil like neem oil or paraffin oil to suffocate them and then use your fingernails to lightly scratch them off. I know it’s yuck but fingernails are best because you know the amount of pressure you’re using to ensure you aren’t causing any more damage. 🌱💚
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Brooke
2755 XP
2M ago
@BabyBrownbirch
Oh additionally, only treat with oil late afternoon when the sun isn’t as harsh. And make sure you wipe it down with a microfibre cloth afterwards to avoid any sun damage the next day.
@DevotedCowshorn
Plant Parent
1203 XP
2M ago
@DevotedCowshorn
@BabyBrownbirch props to you on the fingernail part. Yucky is quite the understatement. I could never lol.
@SparklyDamsii70
Maxine
40 XP
2M ago
@SparklyDamsii70
Thanks! I will try. I recently did neem oil - but I did it I. the heat of the day.. maybe I burnt it? It’s also has some spider living in there- but as far as I can tell it’s not spider mites/ mealy bug.