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Hello, can you explain why my backyard deck is so much dirtier this spring than any previous time and gets dirty so fast after I blow it off. The dir...
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dirty deck #832458
Asked May 28, 2023, 8:27 PM EDT
Hello, can you explain why my backyard deck is so much dirtier this spring than any previous time and gets dirty so fast after I blow it off. The dirt and pollen and stuff that is falling off my trees seems "stickier" on the deck this year. The deck sits under a river birch tree and an ash tree. Is there something going on this spring that is different?
Thank you
Delaware County Ohio
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I wouldn't know how to answer this with any authority. Would you please reassign it?
Not even sure why I received it.
Nancy Brewer, OSU MG Volunteer
Cuyahoga county
Hi Nancy,
Question #0102384 has been assigned to you by Elizabeth F.
dirty deck
Hello, can you explain why my backyard deck is so much dirtier this spring than any previous time and gets dirty so fast after I blow it off. The dirt and pollen and stuff that is falling off my trees seems "stickier" on the deck this year. The deck sits under a river birch tree and an ash tree. Is there something going on this spring that is different? Thank youFrom: Julie Lake
Submitted: 05/28/2023 8:27 PM
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Good morning and thank you for your question. If you're finding sticky stuff on your deck, you may have an insect issue in one of your trees. It could be aphids or another sucking insect pest which exudes a substance called "honey dew" which is the sugar substance from the phloem of the tree. Pollen and other debris can get stuck in the honey dew. Also molds can grow on the honey dew making it even more unsightly. You may want to have an arborist come take a look at your trees to see if this is the case and if pest management is necessary. A good pressure wash should take care of the debris and honey dew on your deck.
I hope this helps, please let me know if you need anything further. Thanks.
I hope this helps, please let me know if you need anything further. Thanks.
Just to be clear, I didn't submit any question about the sticky deck. I received the question.
Nancy Brewer
Thanks for your insight! Julie Lake
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Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2023 9:42 AM
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Subject: Re: dirty deck (#0102384)
You're very welcome. Take care.
