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White blob in garden #751226

Asked May 21, 2021, 8:40 AM EDT

Good morning, I am attaching photos of white blobs I am seeing in my garden this morning. The blobs a very bright white and look sort of like shaving cream, only much more firm. Can you help me identify this? Ellicott City

Howard County Maryland

Expert Response

We have looked at your photos and can not tell what you have there. We tend to think that it is not living or biological in origin.

We can't really tell size from your photo but suggest that you use a stick or something to flip it over and look underneath and see if you find any further clues. Look around at the plants and stems nearby. (It's a very long shot, but if you find a  gooey reddish substance, send us a photo, which can be attached to this reply, and search 'Indian wax scale').

Christine

Answered by theHome and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 21, 2021, 10:32 AM EDT
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Thanks for the quick reply. I’ll look a little more to see what I can tell.

Thanks again.


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On Friday, May 21, 2021, 10:32 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:

The Question Asker Replied May 21, 2021, 10:53 AM EDT

You're welcome.

Answered by theHome and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 21, 2021, 11:01 AM EDT

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