Sticky Stuff – Falling From Trees
Q: I’ve noticed in early Noveber that the sidewalks and even cars under all kinds of trees get a light sappy coating on them. It doesn’t feel as sticky as pine sap and comes off with a little rubbing.
A: I noticed the little shiny dots on my windshield last week. It’s likely a substance called honeydew that aphids excrete when they’re feeding up in the trees. When a killing frost is late to arrive the aphid population can get pretty high, particularly in crapemyrtles.
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Crapemyrtle – To Prune, Or Not To Prune
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Frost Tolerance – Vegetables and Flowers
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Insecticide – Homemade Recipe
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Florist Gardenia – Planting Outdoors
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Greenhouse – for Homeowners
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Sod – Laying too late
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Yellownecked Caterpillars – Identification
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Pine straw – Weed control
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Fescue – Tree Leaves on New Lawn
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Fire Power Nandina – Not Coloring
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