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Is European elm scale harmful to my American elm?

Last Updated: October 21, 2009

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Please check with your county Agent in Minnesota for more information on this insect. (We don't see these insects in Florida.)

I found links to these documents that may be of some help: http://www.entomology.umn.edu/cues/Web/126EuropeanElmScale.pdf .
http://www.coopext.colostate.edu/TRA/PLANTS/elmscale.html
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/GARDEN/PLANTS/INVERT/euroelmscale.html

The use of chemical insecticides may kill off the predatory insects that can help keep it under control. Follow local recommendations with this insect.

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