Scale Insects Making their Presence Known in South Lyon

Scale insects, those fascinating yet often overlooked creatures, have been making their presence known in South Lyon, Michigan. These tiny pests, belonging to the super family Coccoidea, are a diverse group of true bugs that can be both a nuisance and a curiosity for local gardeners and nature enthusiasts.

Despite their small size, scale insects can have a significant impact on landscape plants in South Lyon. These insects are known for their sedentary lifestyle, often appearing more like small bumps on stems and leaves than actual insects. Their immobile nature, however, belies their potential to cause damage to various plants in our community.

Scale insects come in two main varieties: soft scales and hard scales. The soft scales produce a waxy covering that appears softer than their hard scale counterparts. Both types can be found on various plants throughout South Lyon, from ornamental shrubs in residential gardens to trees in local parks.

For South Lyon residents concerned about scale insects in their gardens, it's important to have a tree service, like Owen Tree, monitor landscape plants regularly. Early detection is key to managing these pests effectively, and before they cause damage to your plants.

There are a variety of control options for scale insects, depending on the type of scale insect and the time of the year. Controlling scale insects may include dormant oil treatments in early spring or late fall, foliar sprays in the summer, soil injections or, in rare circumstances, trunk injections.

To have your trees and shrubs inspected by one of our ISA Certified Arborists for the presence of scale insects, call Owen Tree & Lawn Care at 800-724-6680.