Control Sooty mold

the simplest form of non-chemical control wipe , wash affected plant parts lukewarm water , soap, insecticidal soap or dish soap, 1 tablespoon per gallon of water; strong soaps or detergents may damage plant. can sprayed if plant large less effective when combined physical removal. after allowing soap sit while sooty mold rinsed off hose/ water. sooty mold regrow, unless underlying reason growth eliminated.

chemical control of sooty mold not needed. if sap-sucking pests responsible honeydew on mold growing, there several options:

using formulations of neem oil, organic broad spectrum pesticide, insecticide, fungicide , miticide controls mites , insects such whitefly, aphid, scale, , mealy bugs, , additional fungus diseases black spot, rust, mildew, , scab. neem oil can used on house plants, flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs , fruit indoors , outdoors. neem oil biodegradable , has not been shown toxic mammals, birds, bees, earthworms, or beneficial insects.

synthetic insecticides such organophosphates acephate (orthene), malathion, or diazinon can used in severe cases read labels approved crops , number of days wait harvest.