Unfortunately, at least in some areas, the viburnum bush is quite often attacked by aphids and these are then difficult to control. The best thing is good prevention so that your snowball doesn't have to suffer from this problem in the first place.
How to combat lice on the viburnum bush?
To effectively combat viburnum lice, you can use horsetail broth as a preventive measure, spray affected plants with water, use nettle broth or soft soap and encourage beneficial insects such as ladybirds, earwigs or lacewings. Avoid the use of chemicals if possible.
Because an infestation with aphids often leads to the viburnum bush not blooming at all. To prevent this, you can water your viburnum bush in spring with a broth made from field horsetail. Targeted support of beneficial insects that have aphids on their menu may also prevent the uncontrolled spread of aphids.
Well-maintained and he althy plants are less likely to suffer from pest infestations and diseases than weak shrubs, so pay attention to good care. Nevertheless, you should check the plants regularly so that you can intervene quickly in the event of diseases or pests.
What can I do if I have lice?
If you can already see lice on your viburnum bush or if it has stunted leaves that could indicate a lice infestation, then you should react quickly. Because lice can multiply rapidly. The first step is to spray the affected plants with a strong jet of water. This will destroy a large part of the annoying animals
If there is a severe infestation, mix soft soap and possibly a little spirit into the spray water. Spraying the plants with a nettle broth also helps against aphids. In the interest of the environment, you should avoid chemical agents or only use them if the “home remedies” do not have enough effect.
Beneficial insects against aphids
If you haven't settled any beneficial insects yet, then you'll think about it when you get a lice infestation. If you create a suitable habitat for the animals, they will come to your garden on their own. Hang clay flower pots filled with wood shavings or straw near the infected viburnum bushes. They are an excellent shelter for earwigs etc.
The most important measures against lice:
- Prevention with horsetail broth
- spray infected plants with water
- Nettle broth or soft soap
- Fighting with beneficial insects
- Use of chemicals as little as possible
Tip
Before resorting to chemical agents, in the interest of the environment, try to combat the aphids with beneficial insects such as ladybirds, earwigs or lacewings.
