Unknown infestation of a white invader on our topiary

[Bloom100]

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Is this an insect or fungus? Any suggestions to treat this. Occasional white nodules with red Centres as per centre left of photo.

 

[Chuck]

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Is this an insect or fungus? Any suggestions to treat this. Occasional white nodules with red Centres as per centre left of photo.


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That is hard scale insects. Whenever I get scale I use Neem Oil as directed on bottle. Neem has an effective life span of about 6 weeks after opening.

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