UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

Contact Your County Office
Translation Disclaimer close

Users agree that automated translations may not effectively convert the intended design, meaning, and/or context of the website, may not translate images or PDF content, and may not take into account regional language differences. Any person that uses the translated site does so at that person’s own risk. UGA Extension is not responsible for any damages, costs, liability, or risk associated with any use, functionality, and/or content of the website translations.

For more information, visit the Language Translation page.

Circular 1225
View PDF picture_as_pdf
This publication is part of the Southeastern Peach Growers' Handbook series.

San Jose scale, Comstockaspis perniciosus (Comstock), is a pest of peaches, nectarines, plums, and other tree fruits including apples, pears, and cherries. San Jose scale is considered a secondary pest in many regions of the country, but in the Southeast U.S., it has been one of the most common and most destructive pests to the peach industry since the early 2000s.

Status and Revision History
Published on Mar 25, 2021
Published with Full Review on Oct 11, 2024

Faculty
Brett R Blaauw Associate Professor, Entomology

Have a question?

Contact your local UGA Extension office to find out how our team of county agents can assist you.
Set County Preference

Related Publications