i've always applied white oil after the heat of the sun so that by the
next day when the sun comes around again the product is not so
volatile and damage is very much reduced or minimal to say the least.
but in the end the pests have to be controlled and unless you are
going to cut off all the fronds then pick off all the bugs that appear
what else is there? the plant will recover from any damage from
treatment it may not recover from the bugs if left unchecked. oh and
if it is scale look for ants you will need to move them on as well if
you want treatment to be permanent.

len

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