tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024382604105375596.post6328999239690860148..comments2024-03-27T10:07:19.098-06:00Comments on The Home Bug Garden: Friday Bug: Monster on the MonsteraHomeBugGardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11845748276844681280noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024382604105375596.post-80715675248553100882012-03-17T11:52:24.679-06:002012-03-17T11:52:24.679-06:00Scale insects are so sneaky and their refusal to r...Scale insects are so sneaky and their refusal to respect my Authority really bugs me. We tossed a myrtle two winters ago and a cardamon last winter after giving up on controlling the scales. The Monstera seems somewhat resistant and is relatively easy to take care of, but the Bay Tree is highly susceptible.HomeBugGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11845748276844681280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024382604105375596.post-319863950435423302012-03-17T10:56:05.927-06:002012-03-17T10:56:05.927-06:00oh, man, for some reason, scale insects (insects, ...oh, man, for some reason, scale insects (insects, right?) totally creep me out.<br /><br />I had a friend plant-sit for me once, taking my 1 plant into her home for a bit. When I got it back, it was COVERED in scales so completely that I freaked out and chucked it into the alley trashcan.<br /><br />Me. A biologist. Who drops to her knees, squealing with delight, to look at slime mold.<br /><br />I was thinking maybe it's cause they're so not recognizable as an animal, but acorn barnacles are similar that, and don't bother me in the least. Maybe it's the squishy factor?<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder to get my camera out and see who's about. =)biobabblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081382623906668057noreply@blogger.com