For the fourth year in a row, the Asian cycad scale (Aulacapis yasumatsui) is attacking the sago palms (Cycas revolute) of Central Florida in great numbers. It may resemble snowflakes settling on the ...

Question: What is the latest information on the insect which is attacking and killing sago palms? Some of the fronds on my sago are coated with white. Does that sound like the bad bug I've been ...

For the third consecutive autumn, the Asian cycad scale (Aulacapis yasumatsui) is attacking the sago palms of Central Florida in great numbers. The Asian cycad scale is a small, white, stationary ...

Q: My sago palm had scale insects last fall. Did the freeze kill them or do I need to spray? — H.W., Houston A: Research indicates these freezing temperatures may not kill scale so keep an eye out for ...

I have a problem with white mold on my sagos. Can you tell me what to do about it? Two types of scales attack sagos, and one of them, the Asian cycad scale, is the most damaging of the 20 or so scale ...

I you find white scale on your sago palm, prune the plant and treat with horticultural oils. (NOLA.com|The Times-Picayune archive) Question: My sago palms have white scale under their fronds. How can ...

Q: After that article on sago palm (cycads) seeds killing two dogs, I am wondering what would be a good replacement for them? A: Many landscapes have relied heavily on sago palms, or Cycas revoluta, ...

Some people use a generous dusting of artificial snow on their Christmas tree to create a feeling of a winter wonderland. This is referred to as a flocked Christmas tree. But if your sago “palm” looks ...

The next time you go to dump the coffee grounds from your morning brew, think again: That nasty-looking slush might actually be one of nature's best fertilizers — especially for a plant with ancient ...

Q. Our black olive causes black spots on the car that ruin the paint. This year we have snowy foam on the bottom of the leaves that drop off. What do you advise? — Majorie Vogel, Boca Raton A. Your ...

Answer: Caring for sago palms is relatively easy. Here are some tips to keep in mind: * Whether in the garden or in a container, sago palms should be planted slightly above the soil line in ...

Q. My magnolia is growing in a pot and the leaves have white spots. What should I do? — Eleanor Emanuel, Hollywood. A. The spots are caused by magnolia scale. Get Bayer’s Tree and Shrub Care and water ...