Euonymus scale (Unaspis euonymi) is a tiny insect that can do serious damage to evergreen Euonymus fortunei. They have recently hatched and Now is the time to employ insecticidal soap to kill the recently hatched “crawlers”. OMAFRA has posted excellent photos to help you identify this insect as well as Fletcher scale (Parthenolecanium fletcheri), which are active now, also. Click here for more information and to see the photos.
