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Updated: September 11, 2024
Crapemyrtle Bark Scale in Home Gardens
Crapemyrtle bark scale (Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae) is a non-native type of soft scale insect that can be difficult to manage.
Updated: September 19, 2022
Crapemyrtle Bark Scale
Crapemrytle bark scale was first confirmed in Maryland in April 2020 by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. It was later found in Frederick and Carroll Counties. Monitor crape myrtles closely for this pest to limit the spread of the scale insect.