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white powder on stems

Asked July 17, 2017, 7:02 AM EDT

Hi, I am finding a white powder type substance on the stems of tomatoes as well as coneflowers (not located near each other). What is this? How do I get rid of it, or can I? Can we still eat the tomatoes?

Prince George's County Maryland

1 Response

This is the protective fuzzy material produced by planthopper nymphs.No action is necessary. Here is info about them: http://extension.umd.edu/hgic/planthoppers-flowers

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