Sap dripping from a huge flowering gum tree

is there anything I can do to stop this? It is dripping all over our nature strip and footpath

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#1 Comment By DLarum On 12/01/2017 @ 9:29 pm

Sweet gum trees usually drip sap only in spring. If yours is doing this at other times of the year, it may be a sign of environmental stress, insect infestation or a disease. I am adding some helpful links but the best course of action may be to call a certified arborist to come take a look at it.

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