What are these eggs (?) on my lavender?

[CareyC]

Do you have any idea what these are? I'm guessing I should get rid of them...
They are on my outdoor potted lavender plant, I noticed them just this week while trimming for winter. I'm in Denver, Colorado (US).
Thanks!

[DoubleDogFarm]

They are lined up like Scale. Hard to tell by the picture. Can you give us some detail.

Eric

[CareyC]

Sorry, it's hard to get my camera to focus on it. I attached another photo that may be slightly better. They are hard-shelled smooth grey ovular discs that measure approximately 5mm or 1/4 inch each. They seem flat. No movement noted.

Thanks for your input!

[applestar]

They looked familiar (*this time* ) -- take a look at this thread from last year
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/vi ... hp?t=49259

[CareyC]

Yes! That's them alright- thank you! I was hoping they were some cool beneficial I had never seen.. But alas, I'll snip the branch off. I've had so many more pests this year- I though I was in the clear now that it's winter!

Thanks so much for your help,
Carey