I have a fig tree that is covered in these strange pests. They appear to be live organisms, but they don't move.
What could these be and how can I deal with them?
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Sign up to join this communityI have a fig tree that is covered in these strange pests. They appear to be live organisms, but they don't move.
What could these be and how can I deal with them?
The brown dots are an advanced infestation of scale. This is not the fig scale which looks pinkish and has an unusual shape but a more common variety. This is a common pest and regardless of the species control is the same. The white dots could be young scale or whitefly attracted by the sticky sap the scale excretes. You can learn more from this link: