Crepe Myrtle Shiny Liquid May Be Borers Or Aphids

Question From: J. Niedzwiedz - CALIFORNIA
Q: My crape myrtle bush is @ 10 yrs old, and this yr has shiny liquid stuff running down the trunk and on the leaves. Still looks beautiful and full of blooms but clearly something is wrong.

A:

Sight unseen it's hard to diagnose, but you may have borers or aphids, or both. Try Bonide Annual Tree and Shrub Insect Control. One application - a soil drench lasts all year. Best and Happy Yardening, Nancy