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Nov 8, 2023 8:28 AM CST
Name: Zoƫ
Albuquerque NM, Elev 5310 ft (Zone 7b)
Bee Lover Salvias Region: New Mexico Herbs Container Gardener Composter
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You have scale. Shouldn't be too difficult to remove it from that small plant, then keep a watch out for outbreaks. Depending on your level of squeamishness, use your fingernails, a plastic spoon or a wooden chip to gently scrape them off. Or wipe them with 70% rubbing alcohol, then scrape. Get every single one.

Here's a comprehensive article about control plus an agricultural article so you know what you're dealing with.

https://www.thespruce.com/how-...

https://ipm.ucanr.edu/agricult...

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