Name: Sandy B. Ford River Twp, Michigan UP (Zone 4b) (Zone 4b-maybe 5a)
Thanks, Cindy -- I believe I've heard that about using rubbing alcohol, too. I don't think I've ever had a problem with scale on any plants, ever... but apparently redbuds are somewhat prone to several types of them...
“Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight." ~ Albert Schweitzer C/F temp conversion