Crapemyrtle

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Updated: March 23, 2023

Crapemyrtle Bark Scale - A New Problem for Home Landscapes

Crapemyrtle bark scale (Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae) is a non-native type of soft scale insect that can be difficult to manage.

a branch covered in crapemyrtle bark scale

Updated: September 19, 2022

Crapemyrtle Bark Scale

Crapemrytle bark scale was first confirmed in Maryland in April 2020 by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. It was later found in Frederick and Carroll Counties. Monitor crape myrtles closely for this pest to limit the spread of the scale insect.