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honeysuckle problem

lizzie712lizzie712 Posts: 2
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 Can anyone tell me what is wrong with my honeysuckle and if I can solve the problem, the plant has flourished and has been healthy for over 8 years, this is the first time I have seen this - see attached photos. Any help much appreciated!

 

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  • paulk2paulk2 Posts: 184

    looks like an infestation of aphids or mealy bugs to me...

  • Lily PillyLily Pilly Posts: 3,845

    Yup, soapy liquid, might have to do it a few times but not deadly. Has it just all flowered at once? 

    Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
    A A Milne
  • LeadFarmerLeadFarmer Posts: 1,496

    I used a water and bicarbonate of soda solution to great effect on an aphid infected plant.

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,138

    I would just give it a good sharp blast with the hosepipe, then hang some birdfeeders with sunflower hearts in close by - the bluetits will come to the feeders, see any aphids you have left, and eat them while they're queueing for the sunflower hearts image


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  • ElusiveElusive Posts: 992

    Have to agree with Dove.. Since birds have moved into my garden, I get very few pests.

  • lizzie712lizzie712 Posts: 2

    thanks everyone!

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