- Which pests can occur on the privet?
- Recognize and combat privet aphids
- Recognize and combat privet sawflies
- Warts on the privet
- Control vine weevil with nematodes
One of the great things about privet is that the shrub doesn't suffer from pests as often as other hedging plants. Which pests can occur, how can they be recognized and what are the options for combating them?
The vine weevil looks funny, but it can do a lot of damage
Which pests can occur on the privet?
- privet aphid
- privet sawfly
- warts
- vine weevil
Basically, it can be said that a normal pest infestation on the privet is not a cause for concern. Healthy, vigorous privet bushes will deal with an infestation without dying.
To prevent this, make sure that the privet gets enough, but not too many, nutrients. In addition, the substrate must always be slightly damp without waterlogging.
Recognize and combat privet aphids
One sign of a privet aphid infestation is leaves that curl up, dry up, and fall off. Sometimes you will also see ant trails leading up the shrub
Disrupt the ant trails. Collect and dispose of infested foliage.
If the infestation is not too severe, further control measures are not necessary. You can use ladybugs and lacewings, but you can also place yellow boards near the privet.
Recognize and combat privet sawflies
The privet sawfly leaves feeding damage in the form of holes on the leaves.
Cut off affected shoots generously and put them in the household waste. Pruning should be done immediately, before the larvae responsible for the damage retreat to the ground.
Warts on the privet
Thickening and dots can indicate warts. This is not dangerous and does not need to be treated.
Control vine weevil with nematodes
Vine weevils eat the roots of the privet and thus ensure that the shrub can no longer draw water. However, serious damage only occurs if the infestation is very severe.
Have your suspicion of vine weevil confirmed by a specialist and tackle this pest with nematodes. These are roundworms that you can get in garden shops. The nematodes eat the vine weevil larvae and die when there is no more food available.
tips
Fungal diseases are also rare and will not necessarily harm a healthy privet. Make sure the cutting tools are clean and put the infested cuttings and leaves in the household waste and not in the compost.