What is this 'stuff' on my citrus trees??

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  1. highwaykind

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    Occasionally I find this 'stuff' on some of my citrus trees.
    I don't really know how to describe it, it's small semi translucent light brownish balls, and it's hard like sugar.

    I can't see any visible pests. I this eggs from some bug, or just tree sap or something?
     

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    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    It's tree sap. I've noticed this on my variegated pink lemon in the past. Let's hope it's not the first sign of gummosis.
     
  3. highwaykind

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    Thanks!
    Hah, next time I might as well email you, all-knowing junglekeeper. :)

    I had to google gummosis - hope it's not that too!
    Also hope it stops snowing soon so I can shove all the indoors outdoors for a little fresh air and sun! (Adverse conditions were mentioned for gummosis, I guess on top of the radiator counts..)
     
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    I've not heard of that. I thought Phytophthora was the culprit.
     

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