White Stickie On Honeysuckle Stems

Question

What is this? How to treat. White stickie residue on the vine stems in early morning of Honeysuckle. In zone 9. Thank you!?

Answer 1

Since it is on stems, not leaves, I suspect mealybugs or scale. Aphids, scale and mealybugs give off a sticky, clear fluid called honeydew. Try some applications of Neem Oil and see if that helps.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/outdoor-mealybug-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/what-is-soft-scale.htm