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* Degree of importance of pest: I = Important pest, high probability of occurrence, II = Treat as needed: III = Occasional pest, treat when detected.
** Number of applications needed for most effective control. It is usually best to wait 10 to 14 days between applications in cool weather and 7 to 10 days between applications in warm weather.
S = Spray application; D = Drench.
Other Resources
- Armored Scale Identification and Management on Ornamental Plants. Frank, S. 2010. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Caterpillars That Feed on Trees and Shrubs. Frank, S. and S. Bambara. 2009. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Citrus Flatid Planthopper. Baker, J. 2013. PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications.
- Indian Wax Scale. Franks, S. and J. Baker. 2009. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Leafminers of Hollies. Baker, J. 2016. PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications.
- Managing the Twolined Spittlebug in the Home Landscape. Frank, S. et al. 2002. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Mealybugs. Franks, S. and J. Baker. 2010. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Mulberry Whitefly. Baker, J. 2017. PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications.
- Planthoppers. Frank, S. et al. 2000. Entomology Insect Notes. NC State Extension Publications.
- Southern Red Mite and Spruce Spider Mite. Frank, S. et al. 2011. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs. Baker, J. R. ed. 1980. NC Agricultural Extension Service publication AG-189. 199 pp.
- North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- Extension Plant Pathology Publications and Factsheets
- Horticultural Science Publications
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This insect note has not been peer reviewed.
Publication date: Oct. 4, 2018
Revised: Sept. 24, 2019
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