The Blaine County Journal News-Opinion - We've Got The County Covered

In this closeup photo of an oak leaf, the arrow points to a group of aphids feeding on the leaf. Aphids feed on plant sap, which passes through them and forms the sticky 'honeydew' found so prominently this time of year. MSU Diagnosticians believe the uptick in sticky trees and bushes is a result of increased stress to the plants during the hot, dry summer.