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Q.White Stickie On Honeysuckle Stems

Zone Zone 9 | Anonymous added on April 14, 2022 | Answered

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

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on April 14, 2022

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

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