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Master Gardener Decision Support Guide

Perennials

Canna


The insect you have described is a Latania scale. Scales are hard to control as adults. The immature crawlers can be controlled with Orthene, Malathion or Insecticidal Soap. If you are not sure the crawlers are present, use one of the horticultural oils.

For more information see Pesticide Chart.

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Designed by Cyndi Lauderdale on December 21, 1999.
Contents modified on March 15, 2000.