Tea

About Tea

Tea scale (Fiorinia theae) appears as small, white to brownish, oval-shaped insects on the undersides of leaves, causing yellowing and premature leaf drop. This pest primarily attacks camellias and other broadleaf evergreens, sucking sap and weakening plants. Homeowners in Middle Tennessee areas like Franklin and Brentwood should monitor ornamental shrubs for these damaging scales to maintain healthy landscapes.

Tea (Tea 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 Tea 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.