[Arid_gardener] crape myrtles dripping

[Linda Drew]

Hi, LaRee

The crape myrtles sound beautiful.

You might want to carefully check some of
the leaves. Sometimes sucking insects that
feed on the leaves will create a "rain" effect
like you describe.

If you find insects, try washing them off with a
strong spray of water for several days in a row.
If that doesn't work, use an insecticidal soap but
follow directions carefully.
http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/t-tips/bugs/aphid.htm

Linda Drew
Master Gardener

>From: adagiosighthounds at cox.net
>To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
>Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
>Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 14:22:24 -0700 (MST)
>
>LaRee Johnson
>85204
>adagiosighthounds at cox.net
>
>I have two large crepe myrtles that are beautiful.  They are about 13 years 
>old.  I can see what looks like rain coming from them and when you stand 
>under them it feels lke rain.  What is that and do I need to be concerned 
>about them?
>
>
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