Successful treatment requires two to three insecticide applications at l0-day intervals. When feasible, large numbers of these scales can be physically dislodged by gently wiping the leaves with a dilute mixture of water and dishwashing detergent. Combine manual and chemical control for best results. Brown soft scale is found indoors throughout the state and outdoors along the eastern seaboard. It has a very long host list and is common on gardenia, fern, camellia, oleander, fig, and many others.
Reproduction is continuous with overlapping generations.
Recommended controls are the same as for hemispherical scale. Pine Tortoise Scale Mature scales are shaped like miniature tortoise shells, thus the name. They are reddish-brown, mottled with dark spots. Scots, Austrian, jack, and red pines are preferred, but several other species of pines are susceptible. When necessary, treat between June 20-25.