something growing on branches and ants all over them

My small tree has little yellow-brownish growths on new branches. Ants are feeding on the growths.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 07/02/2015 @ 2:22 am

Most likely there is an insect infestation. The insects secret honeydew, which in turn attracts ants.
Treat the tree with Neem Oil.

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