What is it? The pine needle scale is a native microscopic insect, it overwinters as an egg under a hard, waxy, white scale. Although it is called pine needle scale, it attacks spruce as well. Damages What to do? Other resources: https://tidcf.nrcan.gc.ca/en/insects/factsheet/5957 https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-production/crop-protection/diseases-and-pests-agroforestry/pine-needle-scale