Black Tennis Court Residue: Sooty Mold from Scale/Aphids

Nasty black residue on court near woods = sooty mold on honeydew from scale or aphids in canopy. Sticky mist falls, mold grows.

Fix

Bayer Advanced soil drench on affected trees. Kills suckers, honeydew stops, mold disappears. Identify tree species for targeted approach.

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