Magnolia Trees

Question

Our Magnolia Tree started misting a sticky substance in the air and on all objects around it. We have never had this happen before. The tree is about 30 years old. We have had a dry spring. Could you tell us what this might be and how to handle it? Thank you.

Donna Kalbfleisch

Answer 1

This is likely an infestation of Scale.

Here is a link with more information.
http://idl.entomology.cornell.edu/files/2013/11/Magnolia-Scale-1191hjl.pdf