Privet is not particularly often attacked by pests. In some cases it can still happen that animals such as spider mites tamper with the plant. Here you can find out how to recognize and combat a spider mite infestation.
How do I recognize and combat spider mites on privet?
Spider mites on privet can be recognized by delicate webs and small dots on the leaves. Control methods include blasting with water, natural predators such as parasitic wasps and hoverflies or shortening infected shoots. Home remedies such as field horsetail broth are also effective.
How do I recognize spider mites on privet?
You can recognize a spider mite infestation on privet by a delicatewebon the leaves or in the leaf axils as well as smalldots on the Scroll. Since the animals themselves are less than a millimeter in size, they usually cannot be seen without a magnifying glass. However, the spider mites leave behind delicate webs that are reminiscent of fine spider threads. The animals also suck the leaves and feed on their juice. This can result in small dots.
How do I treat a privet tree infested with spider mites?
You can blast the plants withwater, usenatural predatorsor shorten infected shootsYou can often get a light infestation from a strong jet of water on the privet. The water also makes the webs more visible. You can also fight spider mites with their natural enemies. These include:
- Parasitic wasps
- hoverflies
You can also help an infected privet by consistently pruning it back. Remove all shoots that have been attacked by spider mites and dispose of the clippings in a closed garbage bag.
Which home remedies help against spider mites?
You can use field horsetail broth against spider mites. This natural home remedy helps against a variety of pests and can also be used for prevention. This is how you use the home remedy and use it:
- Mix 1 kilogram of field horsetail with 10 liters of water.
- Simmer for 30 minutes and then strain.
- Let the broth cool down.
- Dilute one part of the broth with 5 parts of water.
- Spray the privet leaves several times.
When do spider mites most often appear on privet?
Spider mites attack privet especially inwarmtemperatures anddry weather conditions. Accordingly, the animals appear on privet in summer or when you keep the plant as a houseplant. Warm heating air in winter can also create the conditions under which spider mites become active.
How do I avoid spider mites on privet?
A good supply ofmoisture prevents the plant pest. Especially if you keep the plant in dry conditions, you should guarantee an appropriate water supply. Depending on the situation, you can also sprinkle the leaves and the surrounding area of the plant with a little water. Spider mites simply don't appreciate high humidity.
Tip
Check the privet leaves regularly
You can not only recognize an infestation with spider mites on the leaves of the privet. Other pests such as black weevils also make their presence felt here. The leaf also forms a kind of business card for the plant, giving you information about the disease or he alth of the plant. An occasional inspection of the privet leaves is worth it.
