Spring treatment of honeysuckle from pests and diseases

Honeysuckle is an easy-to-care plant. It takes root in the northern and southern regions of the country. Honeysuckle berries are rich in vitamin C and are eaten fresh or used for processing.

To get a rich harvest, it is not enough to water and fertilize the bush on time; it is important to carry out preventive and protective measures against diseases and pests. A novice gardener may be faced with a number of questions: what to spray the bushes with, what drugs are the most effective, how to recognize diseases.

In the article you will find answers to these and other popular questions about honeysuckle processing.

How to treat honeysuckle in the spring against the most dangerous diseases and pests during this period

In spring, pests wake up after winter hibernation. They overwinter in soil, plant debris, and last year's leaves. If you do not spray the bushes, you can lose the entire harvest.

Honeysuckle pests and protection against them

Treating honeysuckle in the spring against pests and diseases is an important stage in plant care. Insects become more active in warm weather - and not only adult individuals, but also larvae are dangerous for honeysuckle.

Many pests are difficult to notice - their sizes do not exceed 3 mm. Therefore, gardeners and gardeners recommend regularly inspecting honeysuckle leaves from all sides.

Honeysuckle moth

The moth is a large gray butterfly. Adults live on fruit and berry bushes. But for honeysuckle, the caterpillar of the honeysuckle moth poses a threat - it eats the leaves.The caterpillars are especially active on young shrubs. The cause of infection is diseased seedlings, soil with pest larvae.

Spraying with Actellik helps prevent the appearance of honeysuckle moth. The solution is prepared on the day of use - 1 ampoule (2 ml) is required for 2 liters of water. Honeysuckle leaves are moistened evenly. The procedure is carried out in dry and windless weather. The drug is not dangerous for people and animals, it is compatible with most biological products, with the exception of Bordeaux mixture.

Honeysuckle mite

Ticks actively develop in dense plantings, so it is important to prune shrubs in a timely manner and maintain a distance between plants. Also favorable conditions for the development of the pest are wet and cloudy weather. Signs of mite damage: dark, shapeless spots appear on the underside of the leaves; after 2-3 weeks, the leaf blades turn brown and curl. If not processed in time landings, then the leaves fall off.

For prevention and protection, it is recommended to use the drug “Omite”. It destroys larvae, nymphs and adults. The product is diluted with water and sprayed on the plant in dry weather. To prepare the working fluid, use only clean water. Omite is most effective at temperatures above +20°C.

Attention! Proper spring feeding will help strengthen the plant’s immunity and protect it from insect pests. Summer residents advise preparing a nutritional composition in early April: 1 tbsp is required for 10 liters of water. l. nitrophoska and 1 tbsp. l. fertilizers "Berry". A honeysuckle bush requires from 3 to 8 liters of solution, depending on the age of the plant. The older the honeysuckle is, the more fertilizer is used.

Honeysuckle aphid

Honeysuckle aphid prefers young green shoots. The leaves turn yellow and become spotted, later curling and thinning. Because of aphids, shoots stop growing, which leads to a decrease in yield.

Most often, aphids appear on thickened plantings. Weeds contribute to the development of the pest, so it is recommended to regularly remove them and monitor for the cleanliness of the soil. For processing, use an infusion of garlic - 5 heads of peeled garlic and 1 kg of dandelions are soaked in a bucket. The solution is left for a day in a warm place, filtered and treated with it on the affected plants.

If aphids have already appeared on honeysuckle, then it is recommended to use the drug “Aktara”. It is used in two ways - spraying and applying at the root. For 5 liters of water, 1 g of the drug is required. "Aktara" has a systemic effect and prevents the emergence of new pests.

Acacia false scale

The acacia scale insect damages most fruit and berry crops. The larvae overwinter on old branches of affected plants. Insects appear on honeysuckle in May, when the air temperature warms up to +10°C. The false scale insect attaches itself to the shoots and sucks out the cell sap from them. Because of this, the leaves turn brown and fall off, and the shoots dry out completely.

To prevent the appearance of acacia false scale, summer residents use spraying with a 2% Fufanon solution. 200 g are required for 10 liters of water. To get rid of pests, take “Kemifos” - 10 ml are required for 10 liters of water. In case of severe damage, gardeners remove plants and burn them.

Leafrollers

Leaf rollers are gray-brown winged insects. Externally, the pest looks like a large aphid. A sign of a pest appearing on honeysuckle is that the leaves curl into a longitudinal tube.Honeysuckle appears on bushes mainly in late May - early June.

If detected, it is recommended to cut off the affected shoots and burn them or treat the bushes after flowering with Fitoverm. For 2 liters of water, 1 ampoule is required. The product is effective even in hot and rainy weather; no more than 1.5 liters of solution are used per bush. For preventive purposes, honeysuckle is sprayed with a solution of Bordeaux mixture.

Honeysuckle diseases and protection against them

Honeysuckle diseases appear due to weak immunity, contaminated soil, weeds, hot and humid weather. Sometimes the cause of infection lies in plant debris or diseased next to the plants.

Cercospora

A common disease of all garden and vegetable crops. Small spots with red-brown edges appear on the leaves. Over time, they grow and cover the entire sheet, and the plate dries out. Cercospora blight affects the leaves, but in hot weather and high humidity, symptoms appear on the petioles and stems.

At the beginning of spring, summer residents spray honeysuckle with a 2% solution of the drug “Fundazol”. It works effectively in all climatic zones and is harmless to humans and animals.

In order to prevent the appearance of cercospora, treatment with a copper-soap solution is used. Preparation requires 10 liters of water, 100 g of copper sulfate and 50 g of liquid soap. Spray honeysuckle in the morning or evening in dry weather.

Powdery mildew

Powdery mildew appears in late spring or early summer when warm weather arrives. The disease is easy to recognize - leaves and shoots become covered with a white coating. The fungus spreads especially quickly in rainy weather. If measures are not taken in time, the shoots dry out and become covered with large brown spots.All this has a bad effect on the yield and immunity of the plant.

Timely pruning of shoots helps prevent the appearance of powdery mildew. For treatment, summer residents use the drug “Vectra”. For 1 liter of water, 0.3 ml is required. The effect of the drug lasts for 2 weeks. In just one season, honeysuckle can be treated with the solution 2-3 times.

Attention! The drug “Diskor” helps against powdery mildew and cercospora. It is available in ampoules or bottles and has a slight odor. "Discor" penetrates into plant tissue and is non-phytotoxic. Spray honeysuckle during the growing season.

Tuberculariosis

Like any fungal disease, tuberculosis develops especially actively in warm weather. Brownish-brown spots and tubercles appear on the affected shoots, which quickly spread to nearby shoots. Soon the branches dry out completely, the bush dies, and summer residents have no choice but to burn it.

For preventive purposes, honeysuckle is sprayed with a solution of Bordeaux mixture. The drug "Mikosan" is used for treatment. It is recommended to use it at the initial stage, when signs of infection only appear on the shoots. Consumption rates: 100 ml per 2 liters of water.

Ramulariasis

The fungal disease primarily affects old leaves. Brown-red spots form along the edges, which increase in size over time and become covered with a white coating. Ramularia spores overwinter on plant debris or in the soil; in the spring they wake up and are spread throughout the garden by wind and rain. The disease is especially active when warming reaches +15°C. Signs of ramulariasis also appear on the roots and stems. Honeysuckle metabolism is disrupted, the root system weakens, and the shoots dry out.

Timely watering and removing weeds helps prevent the disease. Summer residents also recommend maintaining planting density and loosening the soil once every 2 weeks. To treat affected shrubs, use “Fitosporin” - 5 g of the drug is required per 10 liters of water.

Rust

Rust is dangerous because it causes the death of leaves, and if it spreads, the entire bush. The frost resistance of honeysuckle decreases, it becomes weak, and the yield decreases. The bush loses moisture and metabolism is disrupted. Signs of infection are orange swollen spots on the surface of the leaf blade.

For preventive purposes, gardeners use spraying with a soap solution - 100 g of grated laundry soap is required for 5 liters of water. For treatment, the drug “Cumulus” is used.

How to process honeysuckle after harvesting

After harvesting, honeysuckle is prepared for winter - the bush is pruned and the plant is sprayed. Such agrotechnical measures help to avoid the occurrence diseases and pests next year.

Pruning honeysuckle

Preparations for winter begin in early August. A few weeks before this, reduce the amount of watering. This is done in order to slow down the growth of the plant and not awaken new buds.

In the period from August 20 to September 10, pruning is carried out - the basal shoots and branches that grow inside the bush are removed. The top of the plant should not be wider than its root zone. Otherwise, the bush may break due to strong winds. The crown should taper towards the top.

For pruning, use a convenient garden pruner. To prevent parasites and mold, the cut is made even. Summer residents smear it with paint or clay to protect it from diseases and pests.After pruning, the honeysuckle is watered abundantly for several days - the moisture restores the plant.

What to spray

Treatment prepares the plant for winter and protects it from insects and pests. Foliar feeding strengthen the immune system and ensure a bountiful harvest.

How to spray honeysuckle against pests and diseases in the fall:

• urea solution - 700 g of substance is required for 10 liters of water;
• solution based on tobacco and pepper - 5 liters of hot water, 500 g of tobacco and 300 g of ground pepper;
• iodine solution - add 10 drops of iodine to 10 liters of water;
• the drug "Rogor-S" - protects against sucking insects, is effective for 21 days.

Conclusion

In early spring, summer residents begin processing honeysuckle. To protect against pests, the drugs “Aktellik”, “Omite”, “Aktara” are used, and against diseases - Bordeaux mixture, “Mikosan”, “Vectra”. Among folk remedies, it is recommended to use a garlic-soap solution or an iodine-based solution.

When processing, it is important to follow the recommended dosages and safety rules - use gloves and a respirator when spraying. The optimal time for processing is morning or evening. Carrying out preventive measures increases fruiting and strengthens the immunity of honeysuckle.