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Hackberry tree mess!
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Posted by vegie-sue zone 8-9 (My Page) on Sun, Sep 7, 08 at 15:34
| Does anyone know when type of bug likes hackberry trees and leaves a sticky black mess on everything?? |
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RE: Hackberry tree mess!
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| The black is most likely a fungi called soot mold. It grows on honeydew produced by sucking insects like aphids or scales |
RE: Hackberry tree mess!
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| Thanks for your reply. It probably is and it's on everything. My tomatoes are sick and they probably won't make. I'm happy it's the fall growing season and can plant new vegies. |
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