Please help ID what is doing this to my orange trees.

n r

7 years ago

My orange trees are being attacked by something. I've attached a photo. Can you please help me. Thanks.

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johnmerr
7 years ago
Looks like scale; if you search this site for citrus scale, you will find lots of good advice/help
Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Looks like sapsucker damage. It's a type of woodpecker. Not scale at all. That would be some scary scale!
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tlbean2004
7 years ago
Yeah, I dont think scale leaves indents like that......
Jean
7 years ago
Sapsuckers. Won't kill the tree even though it looks scary.
John 9a
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Agree it looks like sapsucker damage. I haven't seen any sapsucker damage on my citrus trees but they have sure done a number on a Japanese plum (loquat) I have. I welcome the true woodpeckers in my yard but the sapsucker is not welcome here!

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Please help ID what is doing this to my orange trees.

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Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A

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