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Economy of Scale

Rosetta, R. Digger 51(8):102-109. 2007.

We all run into a few bumps on the road. As a horticulturist, you're also likely to run into a few bumps on your plants. Those bumps may turn out to be scale. These tiny insects can wreak havoc on nursery stock through direct feeding and producing honeydew with the companion black sooty mold. Small and cryptic, they are often difficult to spot, increasing the risk for scale coming along for the ride when plants are transported.


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Author(s): R. Rosetta

Section: Pest Management