Ability to Respond Total:18 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:High
Confidence Notes:
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
Natural spread is slower than with some insects that can fly effectively, flight with scale insects is of short range, movement would be facilitated with human activities and on ornamental plants.
3
Spread Amount
Not in CA, presently in TX, Mexico and South America.
3
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
Increased insecticide usage would result to manage this pest if it established - this could threaten environmental quality.
1
Agricultural
Wide host range especially tropical plants; among cultivated plants citrus and avocado are at risk along with numerous ornamental plants.
4
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
Home gardens and impacts on ornamentals/landscapes.
1
Health
0
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
Would infest several native plants in tropical areas.
2
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
10
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
Scales overall are difficult to sample and detect - this is due to their small size, cryptic habits.
4
Control
Scales overall are difficult to control, they have a protective covering which protects them from non-specialized natural enemies and from insecticides.
