They are slightly convex to flat, thin, whitish and semitransparent with the yellow body of the insect showing through. The discarded skin is centrally located, yellow, and covered with a light colored secretion. Males are smaller and elongated. In Florida, this scale is usually kept under control by parasitic wasps. As in the use of all chemicals, consult the label, or a pesticide database to see what chemicals may be used on specific crops.
Sprays are effective on the crawler stage of scales.
However, control is difficult on other life stages. Infestations should be carefully examined before treatment is made. It is also important to know whether the pesticide is safe to use on the plant species. The Biology and Ecology of Armored Scales. Copland, M. J. W. and A. G. Ibrahim.