How To Get Rid Of Scale Insects On Plants, According To Experts

How To Get Rid Of Scale Insects On Plants, According To Experts

Here’s how to get rid of scale insects on indoor and outdoor plants.Credit: Getty ImagesScale 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 Del-Pozo, PhD, assistant professor and extension specialist at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. “Their anatomy makes them resilient to treatments,…