QuestionsHow to growFruitApplesproblem with scale insects 0 Vote Up Vote Down Bobby MacLaughlin asked 13 years ago My apple trees are infested with scale insects, the little ones — about 3mm long and les than 1mm wide. It takes forever to scrape them off with a knife. Have you any suggestions for getting rid of them, (preferably organic) 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago There are various soap-based, fatty acids, products available as insecticides and deemed organic.