The primary pest of crape myrtles in our area is crape myrtle bark scale (CMBS). These insects suck the sap from branches and trunks, and then excrete a sugary substance called honeydew on which black sooty mold grows. One of the main predators of CMBS is the twice stabbed lady beetle apply named for the two red spots on its black body. Both the adults and the larva feed on CMBS. | GardenLine
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The primary pest of crape myrtles in our area is crape myrtle bark scale (CMBS). These insects suck the sap from branches and trunks, and then excrete a sugary substance called honeydew on which black sooty mold grows. One of the main predators of CMBS is the twice stabbed lady beetle apply named for the two red spots on its black body. Both the adults and the larva feed on CMBS. | GardenLine
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Do you have crape myrtle bark scale? Dr. Jeff Wilson shows you what to do. Read more here: http://extension.msstate.edu/publications/crape-myrtle-bark-scale-identification-and-control #MSUext | Mississippi State University Extension Service
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Do you have crape myrtle bark scale? Dr. Jeff Wilson shows you what to do. Read more here: http://extension.msstate.edu/publications/crape-myrtle-bark-scale-identification-and-control #MSUext | Mississippi State University Extension Service
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LSU AgCenter horticulturist Kerry Heafner demonstrates how to properly prune a crape myrtle. Avoid crape murder and prune properly! | LSU AgCenter
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LSU AgCenter horticulturist Kerry Heafner demonstrates how to properly prune a crape myrtle. Avoid crape murder and prune properly! | LSU AgCenter
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Is Your Crape Myrtle Covered in Black Gunk or White Fuzz? 🪲 You might be dealing with crape myrtle bark scale, a common southern pest that makes your tree look grimy and dull. Learn how to identify, treat, and prevent this pest from ruining your crape myrtle’s beautiful blooms. | Rainbow Gardens
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Is Your Crape Myrtle Covered in Black Gunk or White Fuzz? 🪲 You might be dealing with crape myrtle bark scale, a common southern pest that makes your tree look grimy and dull. Learn how to identify, treat, and prevent this pest from ruining your crape myrtle’s beautiful blooms. | Rainbow Gardens
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