This mold grows on the honeydew excreted by crepe myrtle bark scale nymphs as they begin feeding on the tree. Sooty mold can also be an indicator of crepe myrtle aphid infestation, so there's one ...

This works well if there are only small colonies present on your tree. The sooty mold does not harm the tree and can simply ...

They produce large deposits of honeydew, a sugary fecal liquid, because they remove sap and other sugary fluids from the tree. Honeydew can give the plant a shiny appearance, and is frequently ...

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect pest that poses a danger to North Carolina agricultural crops, grapevines, fruit trees, and a wide range of hardwood trees. They also attract ants and ...

Honeydew, a sugary excrement, can be seen on bark and leaves Sooty mold can follow honeydew and turn bark and leaves black and gray (Figure 2). It is not a pathogen but will discolor plants Crape ...

If you’ve been on a road trip or to visit family, traveling for business somewhere in one of these states, then you probably need to get your car washed before driving back home. Here's why and what ...