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.