We have a small lime tree that has developed a bad case of scales. In the past, I have scrubbed scales off of all the leaves and stems multiple times in late winter and spring, and treated the tree ...

Many people have a potted citrus plant or two that they keep indoors during the winter and move outdoors for the summer. It may be one of those dwarf trees that produce full-sized fruit. Or it could ...

Q. What are these weird white things on my citrus trees? They don’t seem like they’re moving, but they sure do attract ants! Cottony cushion scale is a common pest of citrus, but can also infest other ...

Q: What are these weird white things on my citrus trees? They don’t seem like they’re moving, but they sure do attract ants! A: Cottony cushion scale is a common pest of citrus, but can also infest ...

A scale insect infestation is a sign that a tree is in poor health, making it susceptible to the tiny insects. Pixabay photo Scale insects are sneaky little devils that often go unnoticed by gardeners ...

Overwinter your potted citrus tree indoors successfully with these essential care tips. It’s easy to grow potted citrus trees on your patio when the weather is warm and sunny. However, you'll need to ...

Have you noticed yellowing leaves on clumps of foliage on one or more of your plants lately? If so, scales may be responsible for the damage. Scales are insects that suck plant fluids by inserting a ...