Among the many shrubs that are becoming increasingly popular each year, honeysuckle stands out. It's one of the first spring berries, available to enjoy when other shrubs are just beginning to bloom. It ripens as early as May. However, while this shrub was once virtually disease-free, much has changed. The most common honeysuckle diseases and their treatments, along with photos and much more useful information, are below.
Honeysuckle diseases in autumn
Leaf spot
The most common disease of honeysuckle. If there is frequent rainfall in the fall and the air is humid, various spots appear on the honeysuckle leaves, which lead to the leaves drying out.
This is important! If diseases are detected, do not spray the bush with chemicals until the harvest is fully collected!
Ramulariasis
The disease can be recognized by brown spots on the upper side of the leaves, while the inner side becomes covered with a white coating. Honeysuckle bush will grow without problems on the north side of the site.
Stem rot
One of the most dangerous honeysuckle diseases (treatment and photos) in the fall is stem rot, which causes branches to dry out. Sometimes, most of the bushes die.
Powdery mildew
Sometimes a whitish-gray coating appears on the leaves. The leaves dry out and fall off. This disease can reduce the honeysuckle's winter hardiness.
Sooty mildew
An unpleasant fungal disease. Honeysuckle leaves become covered with a black coating and gradually dry out.
Treatment
To prevent many diseases, shrubs should be treated with a urea solution. This treatment is usually done in the spring and fall. To do this, dissolve 500-600 grams of fertilizer in 10 liters of water and then spray the shrubs. In some cases, wood ash is sufficient.
Honeysuckle pests and control measures
Along with diseases, there are insects that damage leaves and fruits.
Scale insect
Scale insects consider honeysuckle their favorite shrub. These pests can be found on the bark. They burrow into honeysuckle branches and suck the sap. They primarily reproduce in the spring, but in the fall they lay clutches of eggs. Numerous larvae hatch from these eggs. They crawl along the branches and trunk of the shrub. Once they attach to the bark, within a few days, they begin to develop scales and remain motionless for the rest of their lives.
After a month and a half, they become adults, and by autumn they lay numerous eggs that survive the winter well. To kill them, you need to spray the honeysuckle twice. To combat honeysuckle diseases (treatment and photos), use Rogor and Actellic. Treatments are usually carried out in July, at two-week intervals.
Aphid
Aphids are another very dangerous pest. They reproduce very quickly. Leaves turn yellow and dry out, and young shoots die. Females lay their eggs on the undersides of leaves. Therefore, spring treatments with Actellic and Elexara are used as a preventative measure.
Mite
Spider mites are very difficult to get rid of. They are more likely to occur in high humidity or if the plant is growing in a shaded area. The insects multiply rapidly, causing the leaves to curl and become ruffled. They then fall prematurely, sometimes turning black.
To prevent this, ensure that honeysuckle bushes are not shaded by other trees. Actellic and Omite can be used for treatment. What are the most common pests? settle on currants and how to deal with them.
This is interesting! Since all chemicals used to treat honeysuckle are harmful, dill and cilantro should be planted near the plant. They will attract lacewings and ladybugs, which will destroy the pests.
To ensure healthy honeysuckle and abundant fruit production, select a suitable sunny and well-ventilated location and properly care for the plant. Taking preventative measures will help prevent pests and diseases (see photos for treatments in this article)!
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