Scale insect infestation

Scale insects are pests that can cause problems in your homefarm. But don't worry, with a few tips and tricks you can combat the infestation quickly and effectively. Here you'll learn how to recognise scale insects and which measures help get rid of these unwanted homefarm visitors.

Scale insects can be recognised by certain signs. Here are some of them:

• Curling/crinkling of the leaves and yellow spots
• Sticky coating on the leaves
• Small brownish bumps on the underside of the leaf

If your plants are infested with scale insects, you should act quickly to prevent them from spreading. Here are a few tips that can help you with an infestation:

• Increase the humidity in the room: you can put a bowl of water on your radiator
• Take the affected plants out of your homefarm and rinse them thoroughly. Spraying with a mixture of 500 ml of water and 8 g of soft soap works well here. You should repeat this treatment over a few days
• Cut off heavily infested parts of the plant if necessary

With these tips you should manage to combat the scale insect infestation quickly and effectively. Avoid combining infested plants with others to prevent further spread. Monitor your homefarm regularly and act quickly if there is another infestation. That way you can keep your plants healthy and strong.