Willow "Rabid" Frothy Flux: Manage, Don't Remove

White frothy ooze killing grass, attracting insects on Albuquerque willow = Frothy Flux (yeast fermentation in cambium via wounds). Not a true pathogen. Recurs in cycles.

Management

• If localized: cut out infected bark to hardwood, disinfect knife in 10% bleach between cuts, soak wound with bleach water, leave open. Don't remove >½ circumference.
• Water deeply but infrequently—let soil dry several inches down.
• Fertilize moderately (Miracle-Gro/Peter's or high-N lawn fertilizer).

Tree can coexist for years. Health = resilience.