Azalea Bark Scale
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May 21, 2026
Scale Spotlight: Azalea Bark Scale Have you noticed crusty white flecks or cottony patches building up along the stems and branch forks of an azalea or rhododendron? The culprit is likely azalea bark scale, Acanthococcus azaleae (Comstock). We received a sample of this scale at the Purdue Plant & Pest Diagnostic Lab earlier this month,...Read more about Azalea Bark Scale[Read More]
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