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DebinSC Georgetown, SC(Zone 8a) Dec 30, 2007

I noticed these odd little things on what's left of the stems of my Black n Blue Salvias today.
Anybody know if this is insect-made or not?
Thanks!
Deb

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plantfreak78 Rolesville, NC(Zone 7b) Dec 30, 2007

It's some type of scale (an insect). Just cut the affected stems off and seal them up in a plastic bag. Watch out for more next year and hopefully you won't have to spray an insecticide.

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Lily_love Central, AL(Zone 7b) Dec 30, 2007

Spray the remainder of the healthy plant with neem oil may also help prevent any eggs from hatching in the future?

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DebinSC Georgetown, SC(Zone 8a) Dec 31, 2007

Thanks to you both. Will take your advice!
Deb

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ceejaytown The Woodlands, TX(Zone 9a) Dec 31, 2007

Hi Deb,
Yes, one of the wax scales - I think the barnacle scale. They can cause a lot of damage on a lot of different plants. Keep and eye out for them. I flick them off and stomp on them whenever I find one, or I'll later find bunches.

Here's a good site for scale ID http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN649

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kennedyh Churchill, Victoria, Australia(Zone 10a) Dec 31, 2007

Deb,
we have a page for the Barnacle Scale in BugFiles here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/go/4697/

It would be good if you could add your image to that page,

Kennedy

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DebinSC Georgetown, SC(Zone 8a) Dec 31, 2007

Thanks for the link, CeeJay.
Kennedy: I've adde my photo.

Barnacle scale is a good name because that's exactly how I'd describe it.

Deb

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