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[quote=Anonymous]I live in a neighborhood of NW DC where there seems to be an ongoing heavy infestation of mealy bugs on Crepe Myrtle trees. The trees are full of them.. Branches are literally dotted in white 😩

I have a small native garden in the back of my townhouse. Part of it is under one of these trees, which belongs to my neighbor. They have been trying to control the problem in various ways since early June, but t it didn’t work so far… My garden is now heavily infested and most of the leaves are now covered by black fungus due to the sticky substance secreted by the bugs.. Spraying the plants with water and soap works to kill the insects, but then more fall from the tree..

I am at a loss about what to do and feeling discouraged. My Crepe Myrtle in the front of the house is also heavily infested but I don’t have a garden I love there, just some generic shrubs that seem to be holding up well so far. On the other hand, most of my natives in the back garden are affected, including grasses..

Do you have any advice? Is there any company or product that can help to deal with this problem? TIA![/quote]

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