Problem Info

The tree or shrub looks gray, off-color, and lacks new growth. Eventually the needles turn yellow. Branches and possibly the whole plant die back. The foliage is covered with clusters of tiny, yellow-and-white scaly bumps. A shiny, sticky substance, possibly with black sooty mold growing on it, may coat the needles.

Solution Advice

Prune out heavily infested branches. 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