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1 Comment To "Crepes Have White Mold-Looking Spots"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 07/18/2015 @ 6:54 pm
It does sound like Sooty Mold.
This can be caused by Aphids.
I recommend a treatment with Neem Oil.
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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-tree-problems.htm [1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm [2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm [3]