young lemon tree issue

I have a young lemon tree. It has a sticky substance (odorless, tasteless, clear) that has started on the leaves. Can you advise please? Also, I got Neptune’s Harvest Fish and Seaweed Fertilizer (nitro 2%). How often do I fertilize and should I dilute that in water? I’m getting conflicting info online and can’t find specifics on “how to” -THANK YOU!

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 10/26/2015 @ 12:08 am

The sticky substance is call Honeydew. It is the secretions of insects.

Treat the tree with Neem OIl. Neem Oil is organic and safe for people, pets and bees.

I have listed links to help you with both in infestation, growing and fertilizer application.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-honeydew.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htm ^[3]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/learn-about-fertilizer-for-a-lemon-tree.htm ^[4]

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