Scale insects are one of the most common and tenacious pest of ornamental plants. “Scales are tiny insects that appear rounded and flat with a waxy coating, like a little shield,” says Alejandro ...

A crape myrtle bark scale infestation attacks a tree. Video: Chelsea Brasted/Axios The destructive creepy-crawlies known as bark scale came for my crape myrtle seemingly overnight, filing its limbs ...

Protect your houseplants and garden from these pests. Scale insects can be difficult to identify. At a first glance, they look like small bumps on the stems of leaves of your plants, making them easy ...