Euonymus Disease?

[clouise]

Hi.

I've read through the information I could find about Euonymus problems but I'm still not sure what is wrong with mine! :?

It has narrow white hatch-type marks all over it (almost like larvae but they do not move), has lost a lot of leaves and twigs and appears generally unhealthy.

Does anyone know what this problem is and how to treat it?

Thank you,
clouise

[Newt]

Hi Clouise,

Sounds like Euonymus scale aka Euonymus alatus scale.* You can read about it here.
http://woodypests.cas.psu.edu/FactSh...mus_Scale.html

There is a clickable link to this page, but I would never use most of the toxic chemicals they recommend.*
http://woodypestguide.cas.psu.edu/109.htm

They do recommend insecticidal soap and horticultural oils, both of which would be a good option.* If you use a horticultural oil I would recommend one such as Organocide, which is made from sesame seed oil and NOT Organicide which is made from petroleum.
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/ent/no...her/not45.html

Newt