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title: "Can anyone help identify what these white specs are that is killing…"
description: "Can anyone help identify what these white specs are that is killing my bunny ear cactus? Thank you!"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Cheryl"
published: "2026-06-29T19:25:49.487903Z"
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# Can anyone help identify what these white specs are that is killing…

_Posted by Cheryl on 2026-06-29_

Can anyone help identify what these white specs are that is killing my bunny ear cactus?

Thank you!

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## 3 comments

### Kelly commented on 2026-06-29

Scale?

### plantgeek commented on 2026-06-29

"soft" scale or white louse scale. incredibly difficult to get rid of. chop unaffected growth and propagate.

### Cheryl commented on 2026-06-30

Thank you both! Do you know if they can leave clear or white crusty residue on plants? Curious because some of the neighboring plants have that

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