If your problem plant is Zamia integrifolia (floridana), our native coontie, cut the foliage down to the ground and let them start over. It sounds drastic, but it's your only recourse. Then ...

Q: Will neem oil work in controlling scale on cycads? Our Zamia is totally covered. Is there a better way to control the scale? Sandy Vargo A: Neem oil works in controlling scale quite well.