I have noticed a scale infestation on one of my large palms and one of my kumquats as well. I do live in an apartment right now so I do not have the ability to spray the plants down with a garden hose and they are to big to put in the shower.

I found this product made by Green Light called "Fruit Tree Spray" and was wondering if anyone has used it. It is quite expensive at $18.00 a quart of concentrate. The mix rate is 1oz per gallon

Active Ingredients:
Pyrethrins --------------------------------------- 0.25%
Piperonyl Butoxide Technical ------------------ 2.5%
Clarified Hydrophobic Extract of Neem Oil ---70.0%
Other ingredients ------------------------------27.25%

This is a broad spectrum insecticide, fungicide and miticide that can be used up to the day of harvest. I also found on some of my plants this year, sooty mold, leaf miners and white flies so I thought this product might be a good solution for all in the future. I would like to stay away from harsh chemicals if possible and this appears to be pretty safe.

Any input would be appreciated

John

If you need an insecticide the pyrethrins are pretty safe to humans and mammals-- they are very toxic to bees and aquatic organisms, but that should not be a problem.

The neem oil is a substitute fot horticultrual oil and will help keep the insecticide on the leaf as well as help in killing the scale.

The pip. butoxide is an enhancer-- it binds with the insects detox mechanisms and make the pyrethrins work better.

Skeet