Indian Hawthorn Key Pests
Florida wax scale
About Indian Hawthorn Key Pests
Florida wax scale (Ceroplastes floridensis) appears as white, waxy coverings on stems and leaves, often infesting Indian Hawthorn shrubs in Middle Tennessee landscapes like Franklin and Brentwood. These pests feed by sucking plant sap, causing yellowing leaves, stunted growth, and sooty mold development. Regular monitoring and timely treatments help protect the health and appearance of Indian Hawthorn in residential settings.
Indian Hawthorn Key Pests (Florida wax scale) is a landscape pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Landscape Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Indian Hawthorn Key Pests regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Indian Hawthorn Key Pests
- Scientific Name
- Florida wax scale
- Category
- Landscape Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
