The poor birch tree, countless pests have chosen it as food. The aphids, which are widespread in the home garden and no less hated, also often suck on it. Do tried-and-tested home remedies help, and can they even be used effectively on a tall birch tree?
What do I do if the birch tree has aphids?
Check the birch tree regularly to keep an eye on the extent of the infestation. If it remains manageable, it does not need to be fought. If no provenhome remedies, such as soapy water or nettle decoction, helps in a severe case, inject aninsecticide
What is the damage caused by a louse infestation?
Aphids sit on the undersides of leaves and shoots and suck the sap of the birch tree. As a result, they causeunsightly leaf discoloration, causeleaves to become stuntedor evendie off They cover leaves and shoots with their sticky Coating, honeydew, which in turn promotes the appearance of ants and fungal infestation. Black aphids are clearly visible when there is a heavy infestation. However, how noticeable the damage is visually depends on the intensity of the infestation.
Which home remedies help if the birch tree has aphids?
You can significantly reduce the infestation pressure by spraying aphids off the birch tree with a strongwater jet. If that's not enough, you can use these naturalsprays to combat aphids:
- Soap suds
- Milk-water mixture (ratio 1:2)
- Stinging nettle broth
- Neem solution
- Field horsetail brew
Spray on aovercast day. If possible, wet all of the leaves with the solution, from above and below. Repeat Spray after about a week, or several times if necessary.
How do I prevent my birch tree from suffering from aphid infestation?
Keep your birch tree he althy right from the moment you plant it by always paying attention to anoptimal location and appropriate care. In this way you promote its natural protective mechanisms and it can better defend itself against aphids as well as many other pests and diseases.
- Birches like warmth and sun
- Sunny to partially shaded place is ideal
- Move the birch in the pot if necessary
- check the feasibility of transplanting birch trees in the garden
- Avoid prolonged dryness and waterlogging
- water regularly during dry periods
- Increase air supply and amount of light
- Thin out birch and neighboring plants regularly
Promote beneficial insects that have the louse on their diet. These include, among others, ladybirds and parasitic wasps.
Tip
Keep aphids away with fragrant lavender
It has been shown that aphids don't particularly like the smell of lavender. That's why they don't attack lavender and often make a lot of ground around neighboring plants. Take advantage of this and plant some lavender plants under your birch tree.
