Heavy infestations can discolor leaves, cause premature leaf drop, and branch dieback. 117 pp. When planting, install them in a location that is suitable to their duration of light and soil type needs. This scale is considered a major pest of citrus (Citrus spp.) However, some of the scales colonize the underside of leaves, on twigs and branches, where they are more protected. When a new flush of growth occurs on the host plant, the more mature scales will often migrate to the new growth at the top of the plant. In Texas, the Florida wax scale has two fairly distinct generations per year (eggs hatching in late April through May and again in late July through August), although some eggs can hatch during other months. 2006). The Florida wax scale, Ceroplastes floridensis Comstock, is one of the most commonly encountered soft scales throughout the southern United States, where it is a serious pest of citrus and several ornamental plants, like holly. Underneath the wax cap, the body of the scale is red. Similar treatments may be useful to control other pests on landscape plants such as azalea lace bugs and crape myrtle aphids, although timing of application(s) will vary. There are many scale insect species that infest ornamental landscape plants. Visually inspect plants regularly for early signs of infestation. photo credit: R. Robert Found mostly on shrubs in the North as opposed to tree infestations in the South, Indian wax scale looks like someone stuck their white chewing gum in the crouch of the plant’s stems. Photograph by Lyle J. Buss, University of Florida. Texas A&M University - Department of Entomology • 2475 TAMU • College Station, TX 77843-2475 Alternative shrubs to hollies in eastern Texas include junipers (except “Blue Point”), Ligustrum, privet, boxwood, pittosporium, bottle brush, sea grapes, oleander, wax myrtle (regular and dwarf). Honeydew also attracts other insects including bees, wasps, hornets and ants (Hymenoptera). Produce a sugary liquid called honeydew 2. Many other species of w… Bulletin No. Florida wax scales along leaf veins. 5% or more of green twigs infested with 1 or more scales. Fig wax scale feeds by inserting its stylet into host leaves, shoots, and fruit 2. Foliar treatments are best applied after the crawler stage hatches from eggs and begins to settle on new foliage. Three generations of Florida wax scale occur in Florida (Johnson and Lyon 1991), but two generations per year are common throughout its global range. Tea scale is a major camellia and holly pest in Florida. On magnolia trees, false 3), hatch from eggs over a period of 2 to 3 weeks and crawl to and settle on leaves, twigs and stems of host plants – thereby spreading the infestation. The Florida wax scale, Ceroplastes floridensis Comstock, is one of the most commonly encountered soft scales throughout the southern United States, where it is a serious pest of citrus and several ornamental plants, like holly. Prior to the Florida discoveries, the California Department of Food and Agriculture had intercepted specimens from Florida. 1993. Fig 2. Now, foliage of infested plants appears blackened with coatings of sooty mold, a fungus that grows on the sugary honeydew produced by these scale insects. Scale insects and mealybugs on ornamental plants. 2006a. Ben-Dov, Y. Underneath the wax cap, the body of the scale is red. Soil-applied systemic insecticide products, such as those containing imidacloprid (e.g. Gossard HA. Nymphs will often line up on the veins of the upper surface of the leaf (Fig. 1987). They overwinter predominantly as newly mature females. A Systematic Catalogue of the Soft Scale Insects (Homoptera: Coccoidea: Coccidae) of the World. ScaleNet: a database of the scale insects of the world. Hard to detect and unimpressive-looking, scale insects are an underestimated danger to your landscape plants. Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry. Adult and early star-like immature stages. Florida wax scales can also overwinter as newly mature females (Drees et al. It may occur in the northern U.S., but it has not achieved pest status there because it cannot survive the winter (Hodges et al. The adult female of the Florida wax scale grows to about 3 mm (1/8-inch). Hamon AB, Williams ML. Scale Insects and Mealybugs on Ornamental Plants 2 Figure 2. Heavy infestations of the scale cause yellowing, loss of foliage, and poor fruit set 2. Although hollies have historically been a good choice as landscape plant species and are well adapted to the environmental conditions in Texas, the situation has changed over recent years. Large amounts of a sticky, sugary liquid, called honeydew, is secreted by these scale insects and is colonized by a fungus called sooty mold, and causes infested plant parts to turn black and become unsightly. throughout the eastern half of Texas and the southeastern U. S. are becoming infested with the Florida wax scale, Ceroplastes floridensis Comstock (Homoptera: Coccidae) (Fig 1). Three parasitoids are known to attack Florida wax scales in some parts of the United States. Florida wax scale infestations could also trigger additional treatments, especially the use of systemic insecticides and foliar sprays (1). In 2013, we added Indian wax scale, white prunicola scale and juniper scale to the monitoring list to better determine crawler periods. Florida wax scales: A major pest of hollies and other landscape shrubs and trees. 356 pp. When infested plants are to be preserved, control should begin with pruning away and discarding heavily infested foliage. This insect is widely distributed from Maryland to Florida including the Carribean archipelago, and from Missouri to California. Even after the insects are killed, many of the scales and the sooty mold will remain on the plants and continue to disfigure them. Prune off and destroy any infested plant parts. Consider junipers, ligustrum, privet, wax myrtle, or boxwood as alternative plants. If hollies are selected for planting, inspect plants thoroughly to avoid purchasing already-infested plants. Texas Cooperative Extension, The Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 6 pp. 2006a). Florida wax scales are easily spotted on holly because most of them are found on top of the leaves. Insects That Feed on Trees and Shrubs, 2nd ed.. Cornell University Press. Systemic insecticides generally do not eliminate all scales located on branches or twigs, so the addition of foliar treatments may be necessary to eliminate the whole population. A systematic revision of the wax scales, genus. Coccidae, ‘Pink Wax Scale’. 2006). Eggs (Fig. In recent years, infestations in the eastern half of Texas have become particularly noticeable. Crawler (pink instar - second from right) and settled nymphs of the Florida wax scale, Ceroplastes floridensis Comstock. Argov Y, Podoler H, Bar-Shalom O and Rosen D. 1987. Gimpel Jr WF, Miller DR, Davidson JA. 1900. Other insects are also attracted to and feed on the honeydew, including various bees, paper wasps, hornets, velvet ants, imported fire ants and other ant species. Minimizing pest-prone plant species or varieties in a landscape is important when trying to reduce pesticide use. The sooty mold can cause a significant reduction in photosynthesis and aesthetic value (Hodges et al. How to Treat Scale on Shrubs. Credits: Lyle Buss, University of Florida Biology and Behavior Life cycles of the various scale species differ somewhat, but a generalized life cycle is as follows. Florida wax scale (Ceroplases floridensis) are small brownish-purple insects that are covered with a dirty-white waxy covering. Figure 1. Euonymus scale, on the other hand, attacks euonymus and resembles tea scale. 4). Several foliar sprays applied in 7 to 10 day intervals, or as directed on the product’s label, may be necessary to provide protection of new foliage through the period of egg hatch, particularly when using insecticide products with little or no residual activity such as insecticidal soap or horticultural oil. Types of scale on citrus plants in the armored scale family may include Black Parlatoria, Citrus Snow Scale, Florida Red Scale and Purple Scale. 1998. Johnson WT, Lyon HH. Unlike the hard scales, Florida wax scale nymphs will often move from one location to another. When purchasing any plant material for installation into a landscape, be certain that each plant is pest-free. 2000. Repeat the treatment every four to seven days until the scales are gone. Eggs: The eggs are pink to dark red and they are laid under the adult female scale's wax covering. Males are unknown in this species. Consumer Serv., Gainesville, FL. (April 2009). Sooty mold on holly leaves. In Texas, the authors have observed infestations on other plants including elephant ear, golden Euonymus, honeysuckle, pomegranate, winged elm and Virginia creeper. Scales attached to branches or twigs may be unaffected. Beginning in late April and again in mid-August, examine leaves on infested plants weekly or bi-weekly for newly settled nymphs that appear small, white and star-like as they begin to exude their wax coating. Use carbaryl (Sevin) three times, at two-week intervals, starting in mid-April to control the baby scale as they emerge from under the adults. The adult female of the Florida wax scale grows to about 3 mm (1/8-inch). Pour the soap into a spray bottle and spray the plant, including the undersides of the leaves and stems, until the soap solution begins to drip. 2006). Another New Scale in Florida Catharine Mannion University of Florida, IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center Greg Hodges Division of Plant Industry 2008 – Reported from Monroe County on croton • Continues to spread and Merit®, Bayer® Tree & Shrub Insect Control) should be applied prior to egg hatch to allow the active ingredient to be translocated from the soil, through the roots and into the leaf tissue. Since 2010, we have been monitoring Japanese maple scale populations to determine the life cycle of this scale insect in Maryland. 11. Eggs from beneath an adult female wax scale. First instars (crawlers) hatch after two to three weeks of egg development, emerge from underneath the female, disperse and settle on other leaves, stems, and twigs to begin feeding and secreting wax around their bodies. Fig 3. Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide for soft-bodied insects. Hammon, A. Florida wax scales have been reported infesting a wide range of host plants, including shrubs, trees and several herbaceous plant species. Cottony cushion scale is frequently found on pittosporum, citrus and nandina, whereas Florida wax scale is common on crape myrtle, gardenia, … This location makes the scales easier to reach with foliar insecticide sprays. Agric. Figure 3. Landscape entomologist Doug Caldwell shows the destructive qualities of Florida wax scale on a South Florida shrub. Credits: Lyle Buss, University of Florida Figure 3. A contact systemic insecticide such as products containing acephate (Orthene® Tree, Turf and Ornamental Spray) can provide a longer period of control. Wax scale females feed and develop through three immature stages (first, second and third instars) before becoming adults, producing eggs and dying. L-5479. 359 pp. Ben-Dov, Y. If the scale is firmly attached to the leaf of stem surface or if the cover pops off revealing a yellow-orange, plump mass beneath the cover, as shown here, consider the scale alive. They are: Coccophagus lycimnia (Walker) (Aphelinidae), Metaphycus eruptor Howard (Encyrtidae), and Scutellista cynea Motschulsky (Pteromalidae) (Drees et al. Carefully follow label directions. Futch SH, McCoy Jr CW, Childers CC. Consider replacing heavily infested landscape hollies and other host plants with non-host species of plants to eliminate the need for repeated insecticide treatments. Native to Africa. Tiny, immature scales called "crawlers" walk on six legs until they locate a suitable leaf, twig, or trunk to feed. Fig. 1984. 9. Worldwide: Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America, the Caribbean, Mediterranean region, Pacific Islands, and South America. Some species of “bark lice” (Psocidae) are associated with sooty mold. Fla. Dept. Seven recently registered products (Altus, Mainspring, Pradia, Rycar, Sarisa, Ventigra and XXpire) looked promising on several species based on their efficacy relative to standards. 4. You're the proud owner of the camellia's most common pest – the tea scale. 2. 2000). 24(2):17-19. Promote plant vigor and health by properly selecting preparing planting sites, and providing optimal watering and fertilization. Cir. Many other species of wax scales occur in the state including the larger barnacle scale, C. cirripediformis Comstock, that grows to almost 1/4-inch in diameter (Drees and Jackman 1998). DOWNLOAD THIS PUBLICATION IN PDF: Florida Wax Scales: Control Measures in Texas for Hollies – L-5479, PowerPoint program with video clips available (for-sale-only): Florida Wax Scale Biology and Impact– SP-246, Florida Wax Scales: A Major Pest of Hollies and Other Landscape Shrubs and Trees – EEE-00023, Applying Systemic Soil and Foliar Spray Insecticides to Control Florida Wax Scale on Hollies – EEE-00024. Of course, these other landscape ornamental plants may have other limitations. Photograph by Lyle J. Buss, University of Florida. Phytoparasitica 15: 277-287. Insecticidal soap, made from potassium salt of fatty acids, works by penetrating and destroying the outer shell or membrane of the insect causing it to dehydrate and die. Florida wax scales look like waxy, white domes about the size of a nail head and occur on a wide variety of plants. Mass rearing of the Florida wax scale, Ceroplastes floridensis,for production of natural enemies. A few nymphs are visible at the left. Sanitation and pruning will reduce initial pest density and opens the canopy for improving spray coverage. First stage (instar) nymphs, called crawlers (Fig. After settling, nymphs insert their thread-like mouthparts into the plant and begin to secrete wax in tufts around the body that give them a star-like appearance. The Soft Scale Insects of Florida (Homoptera: Coccidea) in Arthropods of Florida and Neighboring Land Areas Vol. For other species, efficacy levels Severe infestations may result in leaf discoloration, shoot or branch dieback and occasionally death of the host plant. Cultural control. Drees BM, Reinert JA,Williams ML. Gulf Publ. Co., Houston, TX. The eggs are laid beneath the However, if the shell is completely removed from the leaf surface, as illustrated in this slide, or a dried mass is found beneath the cover, the scale is probably dead. As a result of the scales consuming so much plant fluid, they excrete a considerable amount of a sugary, sticky honeydew, which then becomes colonized by a sooty mold fungus (Argov et al. Learn what to do if you see them. However, none resemble the shape and size of this group of soft scale insect species in shape or size. It has been a pest of Ixoraspp. The wax scales are globular in shape and coated with a heavy layer of wet-looking white, beige to pinkish or gray wax. 2). Sticky honey dew, secreted by these scale insects is colonized by a fungus called, sooty mold, causing infested plant parts to turn black and unsightly. Indian Wax Scale on the stem of cherry laurel. A simple way to ensure that the treatment worked is to squish a scale and see if it is still juicy (= alive) or if it is dry and dead. Active wax scale crawlers (two on right) and settled crawler (left). Those scales that settle on the leaves often align themselves along the leaf midrib (Drees et al. The first generation occurs in April and May, the second is in July and August, and the third one occurs in October and November. Three parasitic wasp species (Coccophagus lycimnia, Scutellista cynea and Metaphycus eruptor) have been reported for Florida wax scales in some parts of the U. S. (Hamon & Williams 1984). However, no natural enemies (pathogens, parasites, predators) have been observed to provide biological control of Florida wax scales in Texas. Click for a hub of Extension resources related to the current COVID-19 situation. Scale insects can infest and damage many of the plants we grow in our landscapes and indoors. 2006a). This location makes the scales vulnerable to heavy rain and other environmental factors that reduce their ability to survive and are more easily reached with foliar insecticide sprays. Ceroplastes vinsonii Signoret, 1872 (Ben-Dov 2012), Cerostegia floridensis (Comstock), Gimpel et al. Figure 4. Use all neem oil products by following the instructions since, as an oil, there is greater risk o… 2012. The second and third instars secrete a wax covering around them, giving them a star-like appearance. Some types of soft scales include lec… 2000). Web Site Maintenance: Neal Lee, Soil, Water, and Forage Testing Laboratory, Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Florida Wax Scales: A Major Pest of Hollies and Other Landscape Shrubs and Trees, Applying Systemic Soil and Foliar Spray Insecticides to Control Florida Wax Scale on Hollies, Florida Wax Scales – Biology and Management, “Near-organic” and “Inorganic” Insecticides, Equal Opportunity for Educational Programs Statement. Nymphs: The first instars are pink in color and have functional legs. Systemic insecticides applied to the soil as a drench or sprayed onto foliage can effectively control scale infestations. 2000). Cultural control. Figure 2. 2) are oval and reddish-orange in color, and fill the cavity underneath the bodies of dead or mature adult female scales. Drees BM, Reinert JA,Williams ML. When removing individual adult female scales from leaves at certain times of the year, hundreds of eggs will pour out of their body cavities (Fig. Learn how to get rid of scale for good in this in-depth guide. Photograph by Lyle J. Buss, University of Florida. For example, susceptible hollies (e.g., ‘Burford’ holly) could be replaced with resistant species, such as Ilex buergeri, Ilex crenata, Ilex glabra, Ilex myrtifolia, Ilex verticillata and Ilex vomitoria (Hodges et al. There are two main groups of tree scale—soft and armored (hard). Entomol. No. As a group, scales are interesting – and often very destructive – insects. Numerous species of scale insects, typically classified as soft or armored, can attack a broad array of shrubs. Florida wax scale is highly They are soft scales that commonly infest citrus, hemlock, azalea, blueberry, camellia, Chinese elm Neem oil products work by suffocating the insect. Scale insects can quickly destroy your plants, causing yellowing and dropped leaves. Stimmel, J. F. 1998. The authors are grateful for reviews of earlier versions of this manuscript by Carlos Bogran and Scott Ludwig. Treatment options include use of soil-applied systemic insecticides and/or foliar sprays with label directions for control of scale insects or soft scale on ornamental landscape plants (See Applying Systemic Soil and Foliar Spray Insecticides to Control Florida Wax Scale on Hollies). They feed on the sap of plants, and a large enough population can 191. ISM555 provided good control of crapemyrtle bark scale and Madeira mealybug, while SP3014 provided good control of Madeira mealybug, in single trials. Use the proper amount of irrigation and fertilization based on the needs of the particular plant species or variety (Drees et al. Although extensively distributed world-wide, the fig wax scale, Ceroplastes rusci (Linnaeus), was first discovered in Florida at several nursery and stock dealers in 1994 and 1995. Some common Florida scales. Wax scales injure plants by removing large quantities of plant sap. B. and M. L. Williams. Buss EA, Turner JC. Scale are tiny, sap-sucking insects that look like small bumps on a stem. Males are not known in this species (Futch et al. Male forms have not been observed in this species. 536 pp. The application of broad spectrum insecticides is likely to … Control is difficult on heavily infested plants, in part, because proper timing and thorough coverage using insecticide treatments are needed to achieve success. Florida Wax Scale - Ceroplastes floridensis Comstock The adult female is covered with a thick layer of soft wax, about 2 to 4 mm in length and 1 to 3.5 mm in width. 1974. The scale is polyphagous, feeding on a wide variety of plants in 1 There are many scale insect species that infest ornamental landscape plants. The Florida wax scale, Ceroplastes floridensis Comstock, is one of the most commonly encountered soft scales throughout the southern United States, where it is a serious pest of citrus and several ornamental plants, like holly. Each female has a reddish body that is coated with a thick layer of pinkish-white wax. Both use long, needle-like mouthparts to suck out sap from the host tree or plant.Characteristics of Soft Scales 1. and infrequently found on other host plants. When treating plants with waxy leaves, like holly, the addition of a spreader-sticker or horticultural oil may be needed. Established host plants. (5 December 2014). Control of Florida wax scale was excellent with Flagship, Safari and TriStar, and good with Talus Regulatory Hort. They adhere to and feed off of host plants. 1984. We are also grateful to Gary Plaia of Katy, Texas for monitoring scale crawler hatches and reporting success in treating infested hollies in southeast Texas. Wax scales injure plants by removing large quantities of plant sap. We appreciate Chris Fox for providing suggestions of non-host ornamental plant alternatives to hollies. Usually larger than armored scales 3. Florida Agricultural Experiment Station. Common Name: Florida Wax Scale (Ceroplastes floridensis).Common Hosts: Crape myrtle, deodar cedar, elms, hollies, loblolly pine, oaks and other hardwoods and softwoods.Description: The adult is approximately 3 mm wide; circular, raised, dirty white to pinkish with a wax cover. 51. Soft scale – Soft scale bugs on citrus also form a protective coating via wax secretion, but it is not the hardened shell that the armored scale produces. A. Jackman. Learn to identify the insects and the … EEE-00023. It also makes them vulner- able to heavy rain and other environmental factors that reduce their ability to survive. Chemical control. A Field Guide to Common Texas Insects. (Homoptera: Coccidae). Photograph by Eileen Buss, University of Florida. Viewed from the top, they are rectangular, oval or lobed at the base. Hodges GS, Ruter JR, Braman SK. Florida wax scales: Control measures in Texas for hollies. throughout its range. Arthropods of Florida and neighboring land areas, Vol. Pink Wax Scale (Ceroplastes rubens) Size: 3-4 mm Nymph: pale pink Adult: when squashed, body underneath is pink-red, lobes either side of body Rare. Adults and early instars of the Florida wax scale, Ceroplastes floridensis Comstock. In the United States, it occurs from New York to Florida and west to New Mexico (Hamon and Williams 1984). Some scales may remain on the plant, dead, after being treated with an insecticide. scale, citrus mealybug and Mexican mealybug, generally mediocre to excellent control of false oleander scale, Fletcher scale, Florida wax scale, magnolia scale, and poor control of armored scale. 2006. In Florida, it also infests a variety of other plants, including: The direct damage is caused by nymphs inserting their mouthparts into the plant tissue and withdrawing large amounts of plant fluids. United States: Florida. False oleander scale female, turned over to show eggs and female body. Wax scales, Ceroplastes spp. Hiding under the "scale" covering (sometimes hard; sometimes fuzzy), these insects sit in one spot and suck plant juices—weakening or even killing the plant. The wax scales are globular in shape and coated with a heavy layer of wet-looking white, beige to pinkish or gray wax. Don’t have a shell, instead they secrete a cotton-like or waxy substance over their bodies for protection 5. Biological control. 2009). gloomy scale, generally mediocre to excellent control of false oleander scale and Fletcher scale, and poor control of armored scale. Older nymphs can move around within the same plant to search for new flushes of growth on which to feed. On holly, Florida wax scales are easily spotted because most of them colonize the upper leaf surface. Flora and Fauna Handbook No. The goal of insecticide-based efforts should be to prevent new regrowth from becoming infested by crawlers. More and more landscape hedges of hollies (Ilex sp.) (June 2006). Florida Wax Scales – Biology and Management (PowerPoint presentation converted to PDF), Bastiaan M. 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