Van Helsing brushed his fingers along a pear tree’s curled leaves. “Psyllids. Jumping plant lice.” A quick shake of the branch revealed a tiny insect leap. “They excrete honeydew, inviting sooty mold.” He set out sticky traps and neem oil. “Precision and patience.”
Entomological Fact 🧠
Psyllids feed on plant sap and can distort growth. Some species also transmit plant pathogens like Candidatus Liberibacter.
Quiz Time!
What common issue results from psyllid honeydew?
A) Chlorosis
B) Galls
C) Sooty mold
D) Leaf mining
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