Nothing can damage the mulberry tree so quickly. However, it can happen that spider mites settle, which in the best case are simply showered off.
Even if mulberry trees are considered to be rather resistant and easy to care for, diseases and pests can definitely become a problem. Mulberry trees that are not outdoors are more likely to be affected. Especially mulberry potted plants have to fight parasites much more often in their winter quarters. Since mulberry trees are usually only afflicted by spider mites, there is a very good chance that the plant will recover completely. As with all other plant diseases and pests, it is important to intervene as early as possible to minimize the damage. What all hobby gardeners should know about possible pest infestation and potential drought damage on the mulberry tree and how these problems can be most easily de alt with is explained in detail below.Diseases and damage in outdoor mulberry trees
If it is an outdoor mulberry tree, it is usually drought damage that causes problems for the plant. Road s alt can also significantly affect the free-standing mulberry trees. This can be recognized by leaves that either curl up or have unsightly spots. On the other hand, a fungus or other pest infestation on the mulberry tree outdoors is almost never found.
Whereas in the case of plant damage caused by drought, the plant should be watered sufficiently as soon as possible, but damage caused by road s alt should be avoided as completely as possible. In the worst case, they can only be repaired with much more effort. This is quite simply due to the fact that road s alt settles only slowly in the deeper soil layers. This can mean that the plants absorb the road s alt from this soil for years to come. Thus, the damage caused by road s alt on the plant itself may only become noticeable when the connection between the damage and the road s alt is no longer apparent.
When only new earth can help
Roading s alt is therefore better not to be used near the garden or plants. WhenIf your own mulberry tree does not recover despite sufficient watering, this can be an indication of road s alt damage or poor soil quality. In this case, it is important that the soil around the mulberry tree is completely replaced. The plant should then - at least in the coming weeks - be sufficiently watered and fertilized. After all, the plant also has to recover from the road s alt intake and the associated lack of nutrients. In addition, due to the earth exchange, it must first grow back in place.
Parasitic infestation on the mulberry tree - preventive measures and pest control
If your mulberry tree was planted in a container on the terrace or balcony, it must be moved to winter quarters during the cold season. This makes the plant much more susceptible to pests, where spider mites in particular can become a problem. To prevent this infestation, it is important to consider the following points for the winter quarters:
- the mulberry tree should be as airy and cool as possible
- a heated room is not suitable as a winter quarters
- light frost is no problem for the mulberry tree in winter quarters
In fact, a light frost is even advisable in the winter quarters of the mulberry tree. This is simply because Frost doesn't get spider mites. A spider mite infestation is completely impossible at such icy temperatures. Thus, all pesticides are completely superfluous in such a situation.
Fighting spider mites on the mulberry tree
If spider mites with their fine webs make themselves felt on your mulberry tree in the winter quarters, the tree should be rinsed off thoroughly. This also applies to the underside of the leaves, where special care must be taken when removing the mites. The water used for rinsing should be as free of lime as possible. In addition, it is important that the root ball of the mulberry tree does not come into contact with the rinsing water. Because the spider mites are also rinsed off with the water and the spider mites could settle in the root ball. It is therefore best to use a plastic bag or tarpaulin to protect the roots. Before exposing the tree to the freezing temperatures of its winter quarters again, it should be completely dry.
Alternatively - in the fight against spider mites - beneficial insects can also be used. Both predatory mites and lacewings are offered in specialist shops for this purpose. If it isHowever, if the infestation is only light and the mulberry tree is rinsed off promptly, pest control with beneficial insects is often not necessary at all. If you prefer to use an insecticide, it is best to choose one that is based on rapeseed oil. This remedy is not only just as effective, but also in no way harmful to the environment. A natural-based insecticide is also particularly useful when children or pets are out and about in the garden where the mulberry tree is to stand again after wintering.
Pest control on mulberry trees - summary of the most important information
Whether damage is suspected from spider mites or excessive drought, timely intervention is one of the most important prerequisites for the mulberry tree to be able to fully recover and suffer as little damage as possible. We have summarized the most important tips for dealing with pests on the mulberry tree below:
- If mulberry trees get sick outdoors: Water better or completely replace the soil around the tree and then fertilize a lot and water sufficiently.
- The perfect winter quarters for the mulberry tree are well ventilated and temperatures are just below freezing.
- Infestation with spider mites: Rinse the plant well and protect the root ball.
- A rapeseed oil insecticide, predatory mites or lacewings can also eliminate the annoying plague of mites.