Bleeding squamata

[Gerard]

I have some concern for one of my junipers.
It is approximately 20 years old and has been in my possession for about 8 years during this time it has been pruned, wired and restyled a few times. A few weeks ago I noticed that sap was dripping onto the pot in a few places. There was no obvious wound and it has been many months since I have done any cutting or bending. Yesterday I noticed the bugs had started to move in to feed on the sap, I am confident that the bugs came very recently. A good dose of rogor has been applied.
The tree appears to be in excellent health, I know the tree very well but have never seen this bleeding of sap before.
Any thoughts?

[MoGanic]

Given it's age, I would guess the bark is quite flakey and fissured? If so, perhaps try to peek under the bark in case of some pest trying to make a home in your branches.

Sorry, cannot help much more! Perhaps some pics would help?

Regards,
Mo

[treeman]

I don't like the sound of that Gerard. Not one bit! I am afraid it might have something to do with a fungal infection (namely cypress canker) which can induce bleeding from lesions. Totaly a guess though. You will find out if you start to get dieback here and there on the tree in the coming months.
This canker is a curse and it can affect many species. My policy now is to spray any cut, pinched or bent junipers with copper oxychloride (with a wetting agent if possible) as soon as I finished working on them or even during! (and sterilize your tools over a flame or in bleach)
Of course it could be something else entirely. Hope so for your sake...
Please keep us posted!