Morrow's honeysuckle Prone to Hyadaphis: How to Protect

Hyadaphis on Morrow's honeysuckle: What to Know?

Hyadaphis on Morrow's honeysuckle (Lonicera morrowii) is a pest condition with moderate severity. Morrow's honeysuckle has high susceptibility to this disease. Hyadaphis is a genus of aphids—small, soft-bodied insects that suck plant sap. They are most common on honeysuckle (Lonicera) and herbs in the carrot family (Apiaceae), such as dill, fennel, coriander...

Morrow's honeysuckle is a easy-care plant.

Morrow's honeysuckle is highly susceptible to Hyadaphis, unlike most plants in the same family. Unlike fungal diseases, Hyadaphis on Morrow's honeysuckle responds quickly to integrated pest management.

• ✓ Inspect plants before purchase and isolate new herbs for a week if possible.
• ✓ Avoid excess nitrogen fertilizer that drives soft aphid-attracting growth.
• ✓ Space and prune plants for airflow and light and remove infested debris promptly.
• ✓ Support natural predators with diverse flowering plants and minimal pesticide use.
• ✓ If honeysuckle grows near dill, fennel, or coriander or cilantro, check honeysuckle early in spring and treat promptly to limit movement to herbs.
• ✓ Use reflective mulch or light colored groundcovers around susceptible herbs to discourage winged aphids from settling.