Follow-Ups to Answer from Expert Jim Hyland

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ruthlesslynn wrote at 2007-08-07 18:42:27
I have the same white fuzzy spots on my magnolia.  The high sugar content may explain the swarm of bees around it.  I will apply the insecticide at night.

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Alphonse wrote at 2007-08-16 01:55:32
I have to disgree with Jim's assesment of the Magnolia tree problem. The cause of the white mildew and the black sticky sap is a classic case of scale, common to magnolia trees. You might want to check your references. I hope this helps

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