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Question by  superwhites (220)

What is red maple scale disease?

Someone told me my red maple had this disease.

 
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Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well basically this disease affects the scales and cells of the plants. It also does not allow the plant to engage in photosynthesis effectively.

 
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Answer by  MrPKitty (329)

Scales is not a disease, but an insect. Cottony maple scales can be controlled with horticultural soaps and oils, and beneficial insects like Lady bugs.

 
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Answer by  Tigerbelle (252)

First, you will need to determine what type of scale insect has infested your Maple, armored or soft. Once you have done that, spray the tree with the appropriate insecticide.

 
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Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

I have multiple maple trees around my house in various states of growth and I have never had anything even cose to that but I can tell you what may happen if they are used to being in shade and you move them into the sund they will sunburn.

 
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Answer by  colo22 (278)

It is caused by a scale insect that can be spotted in the spring/ summer on undersides of leaves. Adult females with egg sacs on the rear or crawlers hatching soon after ; later feeding off of branches/trunks. Other types are purplish oyster shell and those with brown round bodies. Insecticidal soaps are available at your local garden center.

 
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Answer by  Tiera19 (97)

It is a white coating on the twigs that is cause by cottony maple scale. A lot of different insects also add to the problems of the red maple tree.

 
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Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

I haev a yard full of red maples and I have never heard of such a thing if the trees look healthy then trust mother nature.

 
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Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Red maple scale disease is when your plant starts to grow scales and in some cases spots. It can be dangerous to the health of the plant. Therefore, use vinegar to treat it.

 
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Answer by  ktow70 (305)

scale is not a disease but an insect which is pretty easily treated use dysiston around roots ang apply horticulture oil to scale white things on leaf can usedishsoapandwater

 
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