Oleander scale

Oleander scale is a sap sucking true bug that appears as a flat, oval, whitish-brown insects on leaves and stems of glasshouse plants. The whitish covering of the insect is waxy and repels liquids. The adults reach up to 2mm long, the immature stages (crawlers) are much smaller.

It does not produce honeydew and breeds throughout the year.
Infestations of oleander scale are characterised by the encrustations of the 2mm diameter scales on leaves and stems of glasshouse plants.