Fire Ants vs. Red Ants: How to Tell the Difference
While most “red ants” in North Texas lawns are red imported fire ants, not all of them are. In fact, there are a few other helpful (and some not-so-helpful) “reddish ants” that live here too.
Eliminate bark scale to restore your tree’s natural beauty and improve its overall health
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We use both topical and systemic insecticide treatments to effectively eliminate crepe myrtle bark scale. The topical spray kills pests on contact, while the systemic treatment is absorbed through the roots and targets bark scale from the inside out without harming your trees.
The best time to schedule your initial treatment is in May or June, but we can treat crepe myrtles year-round if you notice bark scale. We follow up 2–3 months later to check your trees’ health and ensure the treatment worked.
We’re trusted by many of your neighbors, and we take our work seriously. We prioritize ongoing training to ensure our team members are up-to-date with lawn care best practices in Plano, Allen, Frisco, McKinney, and nearby Texas areas.
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We use a combination of fast-acting topical sprays and deep-rooted systemic insecticides to eliminate bark scale both on contact and from within your crepe myrtles, ensuring thorough protection.
While the best time to treat is May or June, we offer flexible scheduling and follow-up checkups to monitor your trees’ health and guarantee lasting results.
Our knowledgeable team has a proven track record of protecting crepe myrtles and keeping local landscapes healthy and beautiful.
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Bark scales are tiny little bugs that stick to the bark and twigs of your crepe myrtle trees. They’re white, about the size of a pinhead, and feed on the tree’s sap. Besides seeing those small white specks, other signs you might have bark scale include:
We use both a spray insecticide and a soil injection insecticide to treat bark scale. We’ll visit your property 2-3 months after the initial treatment to make sure your trees are doing well.
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Successfully treating crepe myrtle bark scale requires topical and systemic insecticide treatments. We apply both fast-acting sprays and longer-term soil injections so your crepe myrtles are well-protected.
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Bark scales are tiny white bugs that latch onto your crepe myrtle’s bark and twigs, feeding on its sap. You might notice sticky bark, black sooty mold, or pink stains from crushed bugs. While they usually don’t cause serious damage, bark scales can weaken your tree and make it more vulnerable to other problems.
When we treat your crepe myrtles for bark scale, we use two methods: a fast-acting spray that kills bugs on contact and a slower, deeper treatment injected into the soil. The soil injection lets your tree absorb insecticide, which targets the bark scale from the inside without harming your tree. Together, these treatments give your crepe myrtles the best chance to get rid of those pests for good.
It depends on the situation, but usually this week or next. Give us a call at 972-516-0001 and we’ll confirm when we can start.
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If you want healthier crepe myrtles, you need CitiTurf.
We tackle bark scale two ways — spraying it away on the surface and treating it from the roots up — so your crepe myrtles get complete, lasting protection.
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Don’t let bark scale infestations weaken your crepe myrtles.
Reach out to get your estimate for simple, reliable bark scale treatment that requires minimal involvement from you so it’s finally off your to-do list and your crepe myrtles look great.
While most “red ants” in North Texas lawns are red imported fire ants, not all of them are. In fact, there are a few other helpful (and some not-so-helpful) “reddish ants” that live here too.
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Wondering how to get rid of fire ants in your yard? It all starts with treating your entire lawn with fire ant bait, followed by spot-treating mounds that are still active a few days later.
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