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Tropical Fruit => Tropical Fruit Discussion => Topic started by: Empoweredandfree on October 11, 2018, 12:58:23 PM

Title: Tanglefoot Residue?
Post by: Empoweredandfree on October 11, 2018, 12:58:23 PM

I has this papaya shipped to me. I notice this clear residue area on it. It has a chemical smell. Could this be tanglefoot residue? Perhaps a disease? I tried wiping it off with vinegar but no luck..
(https://i.postimg.cc/qgS2Fzgf/320-D5012-AAEF-4916-AA10-A77-BB5-E41774.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qgS2Fzgf)

Title: Re: Tanglefoot Residue?
Post by: jako9403 on October 11, 2018, 01:46:38 PM

Leave it alone for a few days, see if it has changed. I’d say it’s tanglefoot. No need to worry

Title: Re: Tanglefoot Residue?
Post by: Daintree on October 11, 2018, 07:25:44 PM

I've never been able to get Tanglefoot off of anything. Always just had to rub dirt on it to make it less sticky...

Title: Re: Tanglefoot Residue?
Post by: Empoweredandfree on October 11, 2018, 09:46:37 PM

Wonderful! Another reason to grow everything from seeds yourself. Nursery plants are just exposed to too many chemicals for my liking.

Title: Re: Tanglefoot Residue?
Post by: Empoweredandfree on October 11, 2018, 09:48:25 PM

Quote from: jako9403 on October 11, 2018, 01:46:38 PM

Leave it alone for a few days, see if it has changed. I’d say it’s tanglefoot. No need to worry

 I have had it for a week and just noticed it today.

Title: Re: Tanglefoot Residue?
Post by: Brev Grower on October 15, 2018, 02:31:43 PM

The picture is not focused on the site so tough to see. But, Tanglefoot is usually not used directly on a plant or tree. It needs a backing to not damage the bark. My tanglefoot is not clear, it has a brown tint to it. Also, I've never seen it used on a plant so small.