There are many trees in the Midwest that may develop slime flux. There is no control for slime flux. Inserting a drain tube into the tree to relieve pressure and drain infected sap was once an accepted treatment of trees with slime flux. Boring holes in affected trees causes internal spread of the bacteria within the tree and allows entry of wood decay fungi. Compacting soil around roots or disturbing root zones by installing flower beds around the base of trees creates wounds through which the bacteria can enter.
Proper fertilization helps to invigorate affected trees.
Slime flux on elm. 2nd Street, Lafayette, IN 47905. Issued in furtherance of the Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914. It is the policy of the Cooperative Extension Service of Purdue University that all persons shall have equal opportunity and access to our programs and facilities.