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What sort of tree bug secretes liquid that looks like rain?
We have a tree in our back yard that constantly has small droplets — of what we thought was water — falling from it. On closer inspection it turns out the tree has hundreds of insects spitting out some substance, which falls to the ground like light rain.
I am incredibly curious what these bugs are. Anyone see anything like this?
I am incredibly curious what these bugs are. Anyone see anything like this?
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Probably a type of scale insect.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/25/Icerya-purchasi.jpg
There are thousands, and they infect all kinds of plants. I've got a cousin who lives in orange groves. When you stood under some of the bigger trees, it felt like a constant drizzle.
They chopped the trees down.
I think for the bugs on citrus trees, the assassin bug is a good control. But, if you're feeling rain...it's probably too late.
There are thousands, and they infect all kinds of plants. I've got a cousin who lives in orange groves. When you stood under some of the bigger trees, it felt like a constant drizzle.
They chopped the trees down.
I think for the bugs on citrus trees, the assassin bug is a good control. But, if you're feeling rain...it's probably too late.
I don't think it is one of these. They are small and brown and move around — very quickly if you try to touch one. However, I suppose this goes to show it is something like this. Thanks!
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That picture is just one of the several thousand species of scale bugs. They all look different. Any pictures of the bugs?
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I'm thinking it's a sucking insect. Some examples of sucking insects are scale insects, aphids, leafhoppers, spider mites, and thrips. These insects suck the liquid out of trees, while being immobile on the tree. These insects excrete a sweet, sticky substance known as honeydew, which is unprocessed plant material. Honeydew will cause mold to form on your tree's leaves, so removing the insects is vital for your tree to stay healthy.
To remove these sucking insects, you will have to use one of the following:
1. Insecticidal Soap
2. Horticultural Oil
3. Safer's Trounce
4. Aphid Chaser (for aphids only)
For more information, see sources.
To remove these sucking insects, you will have to use one of the following:
1. Insecticidal Soap
2. Horticultural Oil
3. Safer's Trounce
4. Aphid Chaser (for aphids only)
For more information, see sources.
source(s):
http://www.treehelp.com/trees/trees-insects.asp#sucking
http://www.treehelp.com/trees/trees-insects-1.asp
http://www.treehelp.com/trees/trees-insects.asp#sucking
http://www.treehelp.com/trees/trees-insects-1.asp
I guess this goes to show that, even if I can't be sure what insect it is, something like this exists.
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