No Spitting Allowed

During spring and summer have you ever noticed some of your plants have what looks like spit on them? I have but I never really thought about it too much until today, so I did some research • Thanks to Minnesota and Wisconsin Horticulture Sites • When froghopper nymphs (or spittlebugs) feed on stems they leave behind a sticky frothy mass while sucking plant juices. Some of their preferred plants include: mums, roses, clover and strawberries, plus many herbs and common weeds • If you look closely sometimes you’ll find a green baby froghopper inside the foam • The foam is not poisonous to humans or pets but if you want to remove it horticulturists recommend wiping it off with a cloth, or use a hose to wash it away.