Scale & Ants

  • Black scale (Saissetia oleae) is the most important that can affect the olive tree. Red Scale (Aonidiella aurantii) Parlatoria Scale (Parlatoria oleae) Ants do not cause any direct damage to olives, but disrupt biological control.
  • Adult female Black scale with eggs and emerging crawlers.
  • Adult female Black scale with eggs and emerging crawlers.
  • Oleander scale (Aspidiotus nerii)
  • Oleander scale (Aspidiotus nerii)