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Scale Insects on Fern (Boston)
How to identify and get rid of scale insects on Fern (Boston). Size: 1–5mm.
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Identifying scale insects on Fern (Boston)
Small brown or tan bumps along the frond stems and central rachis, often hidden within the plant's dense, arching growth.
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Life cycle
Crawlers emerge from under scale and disperse. Settled scales are immobile under protective shell.
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Damage to Fern (Boston)
Scale insects sap-suck along the stems, weakening affected fronds and causing yellowing or dieback in heavily infested areas, with honeydew attracting sooty mould.
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How to treat scale insects on Fern (Boston)
Scrape off visible scale with a fingernail or soft toothbrush, then wipe with rubbing alcohol. Follow with horticultural oil, repeating every 1–2 weeks.
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Preventing scale insects on Fern (Boston)
Part the dense fronds periodically to inspect the central stems, and quarantine new plants before placing them nearby.