Black Limpit type bug sucking on my lime.

littlemissy1, Oct 29, 4:40am
does anyone know what this is and how I can get rid of them without expensive sprays! They are like a limpit and sort of suck onto the trunk leaving a little mark when removed. There was only half a doz or so on my little tree but I want to get rid =(

gardie, Oct 29, 5:09am
Sound like scale insects.I tend to just rub them off.You could google for extra help - sorry I can't offer you any more tried and true advice.

littlemissy1, Oct 29, 5:27am
Thanks gardie.I googled and it looks like it is scale insects, now for the remedy.

graham14, Oct 30, 7:09pm
Spray with Neem Oil.