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Lemon Tree Sticky

My lemon tree has become sticky on the leaves and fruit. How do I remedy this, please?


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#1 Comment By Nikki On 01/13/2014 @ 10:37 am

It has a pest, most likely scale or aphids. The stickiness is from the honeydew in which these insects secrete. Neem oil will take care of the problem. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm [1], https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htm [2], https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm [3]


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