Scales

About Scales

Small, sap-sucking insects known as scales often appear as tiny, immobile bumps on stems and leaves, causing yellowing, wilting, and stunted growth in a wide range of landscape plants. Infestations can weaken trees and shrubs common in Middle Tennessee, such as those in Franklin and Brentwood, especially during warm, dry conditions. Effective management includes monitoring and targeted treatments to protect your lawn and garden health.

Scales 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 Scales 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.