Lice are numerous, multiply readily and don't care about food. They can therefore never be completely removed from the garden, even if the gardener dreams of it. But something needs to be done when the blackberry bush becomes heavily colonized. Because “lice fruits” are not delicious.
My blackberries have lice, what is the best way to combat them?
You don't have to fight a manageable amount of lice. If the infestation increases, spray an environmentally friendly agent such assoft soap solutionor avegetable brothPrevent this by taking good care of your blackberry plants. PromoteBeneficial insects for example ladybirds.
Which aphid attacks blackberries and how do I recognize them?
Blackberries are attacked by theLittle blackberry louse. The pest appears in spring and can then be recognized by itsdark green color. In summer, however, the louse is morepale yellow Since the small blackberry aphid, of which several generations grow over the course of the year, sucks on the undersides of the blackberry leaves, you will most likely notice the changes this causes first:
- leaves curled downwards
- crippled shoot tips
How do I use soapy water against lice on blackberries?
Use a soft soap and not conventional soaps that contain fragrances, dyes and numerous other environmentally harmful substances. Use 50 grams of soft soap per liter of water.
- Warm the water slightly.
- Put in the soft soap.
- Stir the mixture until the soap is completely dissolved.
- Let the solution cool.
- Pour the cooled soft soap solution into a spray bottle.
- Wait for an overcast day.
- Spray the blackberry bush from all sides until it is dripping wet.
The effectiveness of this home remedy can be increased by adding alcohol or spirits. 2 teaspoons per liter of solution are sufficient.
Which plant broths also help against lice?
You can get blackberries in the garden free of lice again with these plant extracts, among other things.
Stinging nettle broth
- 0.5 to 1 kg fresh nettle leaves
- 5 liters of water
- two days steeping time
tansy broth
- 100 grams of fresh herb, alternatively 6 grams of dried leaves
- 2 liters of water
- Soak for 24 hours
- Inject diluted 1:2
Wormwood tea (not broth!)
- 100 grams of fresh leaves, alternatively 10 grams of dried leaves
- 1 liter boiling water
- 24 hour steeping time
- dilute before spraying
Are the blackberries edible after spraying?
If you spray a natural spray against lice, the fruits remain he althy and edible. Before you snack on or process the blackberries, you should wash them thoroughly or put them in water.
Tip
Protect your blackberries from moisture
Your blackberry plants are less likely to be attacked by lice if they are given a warm, sunny location. When watering, do not wet the foliage. Sufficient planting distance and regular thinning cuts allow the air to circulate and moisture to dry out better.
