Anyone Know About Beech Scale?

[Lord G]

It appears that the beech tree in our front yard may have developed Beech Scale.  I did some research online and in some places they recommend reporting any infestation to the state's dept. of natural resources (NY DEC for us).  I went to the DEC website but couldn't find anything about reporting Beech Scale.

Has anyone had any experience dealing with Beech Scale?  Any idea how best to deal with it?

[valhalla]

Jim - way back in the late 1980's, I found shell growth on our 2nd Century (Hudson River and Greenwood Lake).  Very early days of zebra mussles and I didn't want them getting into the lake.  I contacted NY DEC, provided samples, pictures, and other details - they weren't zebras thank God.  NY DEC was great - both helpful and appreciative.  We did a similiar thing with the Emerald Ash Borer in MD with good response.  I'd make the phone call - especially with that Ash Borer digging about (God only knows what other invasive critters are munching unchecked). 

[harrispen]

Jim,

You might also check with the Cornell Cooperative Extension.  They often deal with plant pests.

Cindy

[Kris G.]

Jim,

You might also check with the Cornell Cooperative Extension.  They often deal with plant pests.

Cindy

I was going to suggest the Cooperative Extension.  We've taken many samples of things from our yard to the Master Gardeners and for a small fee they have given sheets of info to us on what they found and how to treat.

            Kris