A parasitic infestation that weakens the buddleia should be brought under control or warded off at an early stage. Lice in particular like to visit the buddleia to feast on its food supply. Read what you can do about it below!
How can lice be removed from buddleia?
Lice on buddleia can be removed using a hardwater jet, but also simplerhome remedies. Asoap solutionthat is sprayed onto the affected areas has proven to be effective. In addition,Beneficial insectsandMixed crops with aphid-deterrent plants help against these pests.
What damage do lice cause to buddleia?
The licesucktheplant juicefrom the butterfly bush, which leads to the plant beingweakened by the pestand then no longer grows properly. As a protective reaction, it can often be seen that the butterfly lilac curls up its leaves in the event of a severe infestation. The aphids prefer to sit on the tips of the shoots and on the underside of the leaves, where they feel well hidden. Take a look there!
What factors promote a louse infestation of buddleia?
Drought,Overfertilization,Heat,Host plantsnearby and largeant settlements promote aphid infestation on Buddleja. Both black, green and yellow lice are drawn to buddleia. Therefore, try to exclude or reduce these factors.
How can you prevent lice on buddleia?
Lice on buddleia can be prevented bystrengthening, providing it with a suitablelocation, and using it regularlywatering,cuttingand ideallyunderplanting Plants that deter aphids are particularly suitable for underplanting. These include lavender, savory, rosemary, onions and garlic. Plants that are more attractive to aphids are also recommended as they distract from the buddleia. An example of this is the nasturtium.
How can lice on buddleia be controlled with soap?
Make asoap solutionfrom soft soap or curd soap and water andspraytheinfected plant parts with itof the buddleia. You should use around 50 g of soap per liter of water. If necessary, you can add 70 ml of spirit to the mixture. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and use it to wet the aphids. You will suffocate from the soap.
Which beneficial insects do aphids eat on buddleia?
Beneficial insects such asladybirds,lacewings,gall midgesandhelp in a completely natural wayParasitic wasps fighting the lice on the buddleia. To do this, all you need to do is expose the beneficial insects to the ornamental shrub. This control method usually only helps with minor infestations. If there are already too many aphids on the buddleia, the beneficial insects are often no longer able to keep up with the food.
Which other home remedies help against lice on buddleia?
In addition to soapy water, anettle brothor aoil-water mixturecan also help in the fight against lice on butterfly lilacs. Last but not least, spraying with ahard jet of water also helps to get rid of the pest infestation.
Tip
Do not spray buddleia on sunny days
Make sure that you do not treat your aphid-infested buddleia with homemade sprays on sunny days. Otherwise the sun could quickly burn the wetted plant parts.
