Question
Kathy,

You have not answered the question as to what kind of pesticide to use on the sago palm to try and get rid of the white scale.  I have now cut off all the froms so I just have the trunk.  Now if I use whatever pesticide I might have a change.  Which one should I use?

Answer
Hi Carole,  This is the problem..Reports of Asian Scale sightings are becoming common in almost central and south Florida towns. Areas just seeing the scale for the first time, just 6 months ago are now becoming so infested that its hard to find a Sago palm that is "not" covered with scale.   Extremely persistent and difficult to get rid of. Many report that if you treat the sago with pesticides consistently enough, you can rid the plant of the scale, while others are insisting the bug has the ability to armor itself away from pesticides and keep coming back because you cant completely kill them off a plant once infested.  Some will remain in armor or dormant like state and try again for life after treatment is relaxed.    Watch out for the problems above as this palm is one you have to watch allot. You can cover the roots but do not go above that.  kathy

It is a constant problem with sagos, you just have to keep changing until you find something that works for you.  Sorry I can not help more, but that is why I stay away from palms