Sooty Mould

problems Guide

Signs of the problem

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Sooty moulds are fungi which cover plant leaves, stems and twigs in a black sticky substance.

In almost all cases, the sooty mould is secondary to an infestation of insects that secrete honeydew

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These insects include aphids, scale, mealybugs and white flies

Solutions to the problem

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Treating the insects will remove the source of the honeydew and dry up the sooty mould, which will eventually fall or wash off the foliage.