Heavy scale infestation on a ficus

Advanced scale infestation. Affected: trunk, branches, leaf undersides. The plant is significantly weakened; systemic treatment required.

1. 01

   Manually remove scales with an alcohol-soaked cotton pad

2. 02

   Systemic insecticide with imidacloprid

3. 03

   Prune the worst-affected branches; isolate the plant for at least a month

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