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- Recognize and treat diseases of the red beech hedge
- Diseases and pests that make beech hedges
- Recognize and treat fungal diseases
- What to do against pests on the beech hedge?
- Use chemical agents only in an emergency
- How to Prevent Diseases
- Tips
If the beech hedge loses leaves or discolors before autumn, disease can be at fault
Recognize and treat diseases of the red beech hedge
Beech hawks are very robust and not susceptible to diseases and pests. Problems occur mainly in an unfavorable location or in bad climatic conditions. This is how you recognize and treat diseases of the beech hedge.
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Recognize and treat fungal diseases
Fungal diseases are more likely to occur if the location is very humid or too dry. Especially in rainy summers it often comes to fungal attack. The leaves get stained, turn brown and fall off.
Fungal attack does not damage the beech hedge sustainably, but makes it very unsightly.
Cut out the affected branches and discard them together with the fallen leaves. Make sure that the beech hedge never dries up, but never too moist.
What to do against pests on the beech hedge?
Beech aphids, also called book louse, are barely visible to the naked eye. They are noticeable by a change in the leaves. They roll in and dry up.
If there are thickenings on the leaves, the beech leaf gallmuck is at work. It is not particularly harmful and does not necessarily need to be fought.
It is important to know that the pests hibernate in the beech hedge. Cut out infected shoots and pick up the leaves. Most infestation then only last for one season.
Use chemical agents only in an emergency
For all diseases of beech hedges, there are chemicals in the trade. They are harmful to bees and beneficial insects. Therefore, they should only be used in an emergency and strictly according to instructions.
How to Prevent Diseases
A very good prevention of diseases is the frequent pruning of the beech hedge. This limits the occurrence of germs and pests.
Dispose of sick leaves in the dustbin, not on the compost. Clean garden tools carefully after each use.
Create good conditions for beneficial insects such as lacewings, ladybugs and hover wasp. They are true masters of pest control.
Tips
In contrast to beech hedges, hornbeam hedges are more susceptible to mildew, especially if it is too dry or too humid. A mild infestation can be treated with diluted milk.