Sap from a street tree is coating my car in sticky black sap. What can be done?
The London Borough of Sutton is very much aware of the seasonal problems created by sap. Honeydew is the waste produced by the Lime Leaf Aphid feeding on the leaf and is basically sugars and water. There are no long lasting affects to paint or brickwork, but we understand how annoying it can be because of the mess. Sutton Council is committed to maintaining the health and longevity of the trees. Pruning every 4 years helps to keep the trees in check. Heavy reduction of the trees is avoided were possible, as this stimulates the tree to produce lots of vigorous new growth up the trunk. Also large pruning wounds created by heavy pruning encourages diseases to invade the trees, thus increasing the possibility of decay and safety issues in the future.
