Tree dropping leaves and clear sticky sap all over cars and yard archived

lapnlu

Jul 17, 2009 at 8:00am

Hey everyone we've got a tree issue that I am looking for some feedback/advice on. We've got a 25 foot (or so) tree in our backyard that is dropping lots of shriveled dried leaves in our yard. It is also dripping some sort of clear sticky sap that is getting all over our cars in the driveway and making a mess.

Unfortunately I don't know what kind of tree this is but I was wondering ifanyone have any idea what might be causing this. This problem has been going on for about 3 weeks.

Thanks.

bookbabe66

Jul 17, 2009 at 9:13am

Our maple tree has been dropping tons of sap this year all over everything. We have been here almost 10 years and never remember having this much sap. I have no clue what is causing it.

sheltiemum

Jul 17, 2009 at 9:34am

My neighbor's tree hangs over my driveway and I think that it is an evergreen of some sort. It has been emitting goo onto my car and I ended up buying some kind of sap removal product because it is very hard to remove. I also don't want to attract ants to the car with all that sticky sap.

Chronic247

Jul 17, 2009 at 9:43am

Put that sap to good use. About 40 gallons of sap will make you a gallon of Maple Syrup.

Tilia

Jul 17, 2009 at 9:52am

The sticky goo is from aphids. Its aphid dung.

sheltiemum

Jul 17, 2009 at 9:59am

Yuck.

lapnlu

Jul 20, 2009 at 5:44am

aphid dung?? uggh. Tilia, any idea what causes this problem? Anything that can be done to alleviate it?

DEFCON_Creator

Jul 20, 2009 at 6:18am

Alcohol will remove the sap quickly and easily.

Tilia

Jul 20, 2009 at 6:39am

Yes. You need to contact a tree company and have the tree treated for aphids.

lapnlu

Jul 20, 2009 at 8:56am

thanks for the tip.

shoxie

Jul 20, 2009 at 12:32pm

Thanks so much for setting us straight, Tilia. I had absolutely no clue what was going on. Our tree's been dropping it, too. Our deck and everything on it has these tiny dots of sticky stuff (I guess the honeydew). I'll have to figure out a way to get it all off. As for getting rid of the aphids - there was a suggestion somewhere to attract ladybugs to your yard as they eat aphids.

DEFCON_Creator

Jul 21, 2009 at 2:20am

Posted By: shoxieOur deck and everything on it has these tiny dots of sticky stuff (I guess the honeydew). I'll have to figure out a way to get it all off.

Ummmm, as I said, use alcohol.

minnow1

Jul 26, 2009 at 6:14pm Edited

Call a tree care company for leaf and root treatments, both which are effective in controlling the sticky honeydew produced by aphid activity on tree leaves. recommend Maplewood Tree Experts.

just_the_aunt

Jul 26, 2009 at 6:29pm

what are aphids?

minnow1

Jul 26, 2009 at 6:33pm

aphids are chewing, sucking insects that remove the juices from the leave of trees and concentrate them into sticky sugary liquid that drops on the ground (or cars).

shoxie

Jul 26, 2009 at 7:37pm

Posted By: DEFCON Creator
Posted By: shoxieOur deck and everything on it has these tiny dots of sticky stuff (I guess the honeydew). I'll have to figure out a way to get it all off.

Ummmm, as I said, use alcohol.

Yes, I read your suggestion, DEFCON. I just wasn't sure you could use alcohol all over a wooden deck...apparently, though, Mr. Shoxie said the stuff turns into sludge and comes off. Problem is finding the time to clean the entire deck - yuck.

just_the_aunt

Jul 26, 2009 at 7:53pm

Posted By: minnow1aphids are chewing, sucking insects that remove the juices from the leave of trees and concentrate them into sticky sugary liquid that drops on the ground (or cars).

sounds gross! i checked wilkipedia and it called them the lice of the plant world. ick.

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