And how do you get the damn stuff off the paintwork
2006-08-03 09:22:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Every tree I park under. Certain species of trees are susceptible to aphids that feed on the sap through veins on the leaves. Because the sap has a very low nutritional content the aphids must feed on a very high volume and they discharge the excess as a sticky sugar solution while they are feeding. There is very little that can be done to resolve the problem. Spraying is often not practicable. Fortunately, the sugar solution is only a mild one and should not affect paintwork on cars, if the car is washed at regular intervals. Regular washing will also help to prevent a growth of sooty mould on the sugar solution deposits which can develop over time.
2006-08-03 09:25:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Soory to say it ia almost EVERY tree there is. First you need to give the tree a case of chainsawitis.
Now after the tree is gone you can worry about getting the sap off your car. Just wash with warm soapy water, if that doesn't work use vinegar in the warm water.
Next step DON"T PARK UNDER tree's anymore
2006-08-03 17:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by Maxwell Smart(ypants) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trees are very spiteful. They think it is their job to annoy us in any way they can...and they do a very good job of it.
The sticky stuff is tree sap, contains sugar. Typically, all you have to do is wash the car and it comes off. But tree sap has other things in it also, such as Iron, etc....do not let this stuff sit on your paint too long, for it can stain the finish. Ordinarily, tree sap is not particularly damaging, but it is a pain in the neck. Good luck
2006-08-03 16:28:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lime trees, you get a lot of them in London. Don't know how to get the stuff off cars though, but you could try a car wash with one of those high powered jet spray thingies.
2006-08-03 16:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by Jude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it not just one type of tree that does that.
its tree sap (from the leaves, buds etc), i have a problem with it as i live right next to a forest and my car is always parked under a tree..
i just use a sponge with warm water and soak it until it comes off. if im feeling lazy, i just wait until it rains!
2006-08-03 16:30:01 · answer #5 · answered by Weapon X 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in the UK then in all probability it will be Sycamore.First try warm soapy water and sponge to loosen the sticky resin, then wash your car in the usual way.
Happy motoring!
2006-08-03 18:39:29 · answer #6 · answered by wildwind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the tree, it's the sap sucking aphids that live in it. A solution of washing up liquid gets it off.
It's aphid wee.
2006-08-03 16:28:35 · answer #7 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sugar Maple....pretty tree from afar. Tar remover from an auto store and good old fashion rubbing.
2006-08-03 16:27:06 · answer #8 · answered by voandginger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be any tree. The real problem is #&%^#& Aphids! Those little sap-suckers make a gooey mess!
2006-08-03 22:54:47 · answer #9 · answered by busybody12 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've no idea what there called but I can tell you where every one is in the local area, and I've parked under every one.
2006-08-03 16:27:37 · answer #10 · answered by angelcake 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋