Three-year-old honeysuckles covered in webbing over leaves and flowers, with tiny white bugs, indicate spider mites (not true spiders). Mites suck sap, causing stippling, webbing, and defoliation.
Chemical: Use a miticide labeled for spider mites (e.g., Ortho products). Spray thoroughly, repeat per label. Treat early next spring (March).
Organic: Mix 8 oz vegetable oil + 8 oz water, or 2 oz dish soap + 6 oz water. Spray every 7 days for 3 weeks. Less effective but safer.
Keep plants well-watered (drought stresses plants, favoring mites). Encourage predatory mites by avoiding broad-spectrum insecticides.
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