Euonymus Scale--Issues and Suggestions

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Comment by Tim Mahony on June 9, 2009 at 1:15pm

Thanks ... I'll check it out. It has been my experience that Bayer is "puttin' out" some good stuff.

Comment by Mark W. on June 9, 2009 at 1:00pm

I had scale issues several years ago. I applied oils in late fall and started treating all of my trees and shrubs with "Bayer Advanced Tree and Shrub" the next spring. I have gone two years now without a problem. Bayer Advanced Tree and Shrub is a product you apply once a year and gives your plants 12 months of protecton. My trees and bushes have never looked healthier. Good luck.

Comment by Tim Mahony on June 9, 2009 at 11:20am

Below is the garden with the two Euonymus'. The space is more constrained than it seems to appear in the image. I generally cut them back significantly each year.

Comment by Tim Mahony on June 9, 2009 at 11:18am

Comment by Shelly Marsh on April 19, 2009 at 4:11pm

Tim,

It is hard to make a recommendation for replacement of the euonymus without seeing where they are planted. I personally am not a fan of euonymus, any form of it. Are you looking for something evergreen? Visit you nearest garden center with a cutting of the plant. Explain to them what is going on and ask if there is a less expensive way to treat. I would also suggest asking for some replacement ideas. Garden centers and nursery's are always a good place to turn when trying to make a decision like this one. Good luck and let me know how things go.

Shelly

Comment by Linda G. on April 9, 2009 at 6:41pm

horticulture oil is what i have used and the bush that has it still has it. However, I also have put it on other nearby euonymous and they haven't gotten it so maybe it has prevented it some????? Im anxious to here the recommendations of other gardeners. Good luck to us both I guess.