The crapemyrtle bark scale (Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae) is an introduced pest from Asia that initially infested crapemyrtles (Lagerstroemia spp.) in Texas in 2004. It then spread rapidly through …

Learn how to identify and treat crape myrtle bark scale on your landscape trees.

Jun 27, 2024 · Learn how to identify, treat, and prevent crape myrtle bark scale. Discover expert tips and effective solutions to protect your crape myrtles from this damaging pest.

Nov 8, 2023 · Adult female crapemyrtle bark scales, Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae, are dark red with short legs and antennae and long, thread-like mouthparts. The insect is usually hidden from view by …

May 19, 2025 · Crapemyrtle bark scale has not been reported from these hosts in the United States and an experimental study failed to reproduce some host associations (e.g., Korean boxwood), so it's …

Jul 2, 2025 · Crape myrtle bark scale is a pesky pest that primarily targets crape myrtles, causing unsightly damage and stress to these beloved trees. This scale insect feeds on the sap of the bark, …

Crape myrtle bark scale, Eriococcus lagerstroemiae, belongs to a special group of scale insects known as felt scales. Adult females produce a white, felt-like sac around their bodies and lay approximately …

Crape myrtle bark scale (*Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae*) is a felted, white/gray scale that clusters on trunks and branches. It produces **honeydew**, causing **black sooty mold**, and weakens plants.

Crape myrtle bark scale begins its life cycle as tiny, pink to purple colored crawlers (<mm), which subsequently produce a fuzzy white waxy cover. Females remain sessile under the cover, whereas …

5155, kaddesso@tnstate.edu Introduction Crapemyrtle bark scale (CMBS), Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae (Kuwana) (Hemiptera: Eriococcidae), is an invasive scale pest that has become a …