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Monitor Beech Trees For Introduced Beech Scale Nymphs in the Coming Weeks

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Jen Llewellyn

Introduced Beech scale (Cryptococcus fagisugae) goes hand in hand with beech bark disease (Neonectria faginata and N. ditissima).  It is believed that the wounds made by the tiny scale nymphs create entry points for the lethal fungal disease.   Beech scale … Continue reading →

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Fall Pest Management on Beech and Pear

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Jen Llewellyn

  Introduced Beech scale (Cryptococcus fagisugae) is easier to see this time of year on our native American beech (Fagus grandifolia).  That’s because of the white waxy coverings the females produced to protect their eggs in late summer. 

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Did You Manage to Manage Beech Scale This Fall?

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Jen Llewellyn

  Introduced Beech scale (Cryptococcus fagisugae) is easier to see this time of year on our native American beech (Fagus grandifolia).  That’s because of the white waxy coverings the females produce to protect their eggs. 

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Now is the Time to Manage Beech Scale

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Jen Llewellyn

  Introduced Beech scale (Cryptococcus fagisugae) is easier to see this time of year on our native American beech (Fagus grandifolia).  That’s because of the white waxy coverings the females produce to protect their eggs.  Look for

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Introduced Beech Scale Nymphs on American Beech

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Jen Llewellyn

  Introduced Beech scale (Cryptococcus fagisugae) is easier to see this time of year on our native American beech (Fagus grandifolia).  That’s because of the white waxy coverings the females produce to protect their eggs.  Look for

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Get Ready for Fall Scale Management

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Jen Llewellyn

  Many horticultural professionals are ramping up for fall applications of horticultural oil. The full rate of horticultural oil is excellent for smothering juvenile stages of insects this time of year.

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