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All scale insects feed on the sap or plant juices of their host plant. However, the range of plants affected is extremely wide. Some species prefer fruiting trees like orange, olive, or lemon.
Consequently, what plants are affected by scale?
Plants frequently infested with scale include Euonymous, magnolia, and fruit trees and shrubs. Mealybugs, a widespread garden pest, are also part of the soft or unarmored scale family. But mealybugs are somewhat larger than most scale insects, which makes them easier to identify as an insect rather than disease.
In respect to this, how do I get rid of scale bugs on my plants?
To get rid of scale insects prune and dispose of infested branches, twigs and leaves. When scale numbers are low they may be rubbed or picked off of plants by hand. Dabbing individual pests with an alcohol-soaked cotton swab or neem-based leaf shine will also work when infestations are light.
Scale insects can infest and damage many of the plants we grow in our landscapes and indoors. They feed on the sap of plants, and a large enough population can weaken a plant, damage it or even kill it. Many people misdiagnose scales that cover themselves with white fuzzy material as a fungus attack.