Problem Info

Needles, often on just one branch, turn yellow and drop off. Inspection reveals small brown bumps on the stems and needles. These scale insects secrete copious amounts of a sugary fluid. A black mold forms on the fluid, sometimes turning the affected part of the plant black.

Solution Advice

Apply an insecticide labeled for this pest, following label directions.

Product Recommendations

• Ortho® Flower, Fruit & Vegetable Insect Killer Ready-To-Use
• Ortho® Flower, Fruit & Vegetable Insect Killer Concentrate