Icerya purchasi cottony cushion scale

[sean]

Had a look at this mimosa today.....absolutely covered in these little critters. Any advice on the best way of dealing with them?

[Joy Yeomans]

alot of aphid types dont like a spray of soapy water a mix of washing up liquid and water spayed on - organic - but dont know if it will work on these? - worth a try as costs very little?

[nepia]

Just had a look on a garden forum: organic suggestions are spraying with diluted milk, homemade garlic extract (crushed, blended, filtered, diluted) or Neem oil. There are also a couple of predator insects available if the owner's really into natural control.