Harmful Effects of Beech scale

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Harmful Effects of Beech scale

Cryptococcus fagisuga

A species of Cryptococcus, Also known as Beech bark disease scale

Beech scale infestations can cause mild to severe damage to plants by feeding on sap, leading to weakened growth and reduced vigor. In high numbers, they may predispose plants to secondary infections, potentially resulting in significant forestry losses and impacting the timber industry.

What Type of Pest Is Beech scale?

Forestry Pest

Hurt Plant

Forestry Pest

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants Organs

Stems

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Beech scale infestation can lead to mild to severe damage as they feed on plant fluids. At low numbers, they cause minimal harm, but severe infestations can weaken stems, predisposing trees to secondary infections, which may lead to significant forestry losses and impact timber industries.

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants Organs

Stems

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

When beech scale infests, both adults and nymphs feed by sucking sap from the plant's vascular system, typically the stems. This can lead to weakened plant growth, reduced vigor, and in severe cases, death. A single infestation usually results in mild damage, but with large numbers, the effects can be devastating.

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