They produce a tremendous amount of honeydew resulting in sooty mold. Timing and coverage of an insecticide is very important when controlling scales. Coincide your application with the emergence of mobile crawlers. Wet inner branches and main trunk to run off. Repeat application in 10-14 days.
Summer is here along with mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, etc.
DEET is absorbed through the skin. At least 3 children have died as a result. Do not use DEET on children under three. Do not apply DEET to children's hands if they still put their hands in their mouth. When you go back inside to stay, wash DEET off of your skin with soap and water.