Laurie Reid Dukes, Charlotte's city arborist, spreads sticky insect barrier on tree band meant to catch cankerworms in Elmwood Cemetery on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022.

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While honeydew is a nuisance, Smith said it doesn’t really hurt trees too badly. Some honeydew can even be beneficial for other insects, like ants, which eat the sticky goo, as explained by McGill ...