Fight lice (viburnum)

Because an aphid infestation often leads to the snowball bush not at all blooms. As a preventive measure, you can sprinkle your snowball bush with a broth in the spring Field horsetail to water. The targeted support of beneficial insects that have aphids on their menu may also prevent the uncontrolled spread of aphids.

Well-cared for and healthy plants suffer less from pests and diseases than weak shrubs, so make sure you have a good one care. Nevertheless, you should check the plants regularly to keep them safe Diseases or the appearance ofPests to be able to intervene quickly.

What can I do if I have a lice infestation?

If you can already see lice on your snowball bush or if it has stunted leaves that could indicate a lice infestation, you should react quickly. Because lice can multiply rapidly. As a first measure, spray the infected plants with a powerful jet of water. That will destroy a large part of the annoying creatures

If the infestation is severe, mix Soft soap(€ 38.84 at Amazon *) and possibly some alcohol in the splash water. Spraying the plants with a nettle broth also helps against aphids. In the interest of the environment, it is better to avoid chemical agents or only use them if the “home remedies” are not sufficiently effective.

Beneficial organisms against aphids

If you have not yet settled any beneficial insects, then think about it at the latest when a lice infestation occurs. If you create a suitable habitat for the animals, they will come into your garden all by themselves. Hang up clay flower pots filled with wood wool or straw near the infested snowball bushes. They are an excellent shelter for Ear pince-nez & Co.

The main measures against lice:

• Prevention with horsetail broth
• Spray off infected plants with water
• Nettle broth or soft soap
• Control with beneficial insects
• Use of chemicals as little as possible