White Peach Scale
Heavy infestation forms white crust on stems and twigs
About White Peach Scale
Heavy infestations of white peach scale (Pseudaulacaspis pentagona) create a distinctive white crust on stems and twigs, weakening trees by sucking sap and causing branch dieback. This pest primarily attacks peach, plum, and other stone fruit trees commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes like Franklin and Brentwood. Early detection and targeted treatments are essential to protect the overall health and productivity of your orchard or garden.
White Peach Scale (Heavy infestation forms white crust on stems and twigs) 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 White Peach Scale 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
- White Peach Scale
- Scientific Name
- Heavy infestation forms white crust on stems and twigs
- Category
- Landscape Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
