White Stickie On Honeysuckle Stems

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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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 04/14/2022 @ 7:48 pm

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.

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