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Re: Scale problems

Kirsten,

A suggestion for your scale from the eastern side of the Atlantic, that 
involves no chemicals.  If the palms are as big as you imply, I would 
suggest taking them into the yard, and turning a water hose with a narrow 
nozzle onto them.  The jet that results is powerful enough to dislodge 
the scale and, from my experience, they aren't able to climb back! I use 
this treatment whenever needed on my bay tree.  However, do watch out, 
and DON'T use this treatment for plants with fragile leaves - they'll end 
up in shreds.

Paul Chapman
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