What is the white stuff and what do I do about it?

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LindaTX8 NE Medina Co., TX(Zone 8a) Aug 22, 2008

I just found this the other day on the trunk of an avocado plant I don't usually notice much. What is it and how do I get rid of it? I have a feeling it's real bad and I don't want it around.

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megano24 Ellenboro, NC(Zone 7b) Aug 25, 2008

It looks like a really really bad infestation of meally bugs, But I'm not always correct! meganO

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luis_pr Hurst, TX(Zone 7b) Aug 25, 2008

You can also take a sample in a transparent sealed plastic envelope to a local nursery or Agriculture Extension Service in Hondo or San Antonio.

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luis_pr Hurst, TX(Zone 7b) Aug 25, 2008

I left out this link: http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/selectnewpest.avocado.html

It shows information on common pests of avocado plants.

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Aug 27, 2008

in the mean time, get out there with a can of Pam and spray, spray, spray. it looks more like a soft scale to me, but regardless, they need to die right now.

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LindaTX8 NE Medina Co., TX(Zone 8a) Aug 27, 2008

I have some neem oil. Would that be good?

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Aug 27, 2008

perfect!!!

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