Spider Mites reproduce extremely fast, so time is of the essence!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nRemove Infested Plants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When your garden has an outbreak of spider mites, the first thing that you should do, if possible, is to remove all affected plants. Infestations spread quickly, so you need to act fast. Remove the entire plant if you can, but at a minimum prune back leaves and stems that have visible signs of webbing and spider mite damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get rid of these parts of the host plant as soon as you notice the pests, and throw away the clippings in the garbage. You never want to compost infested plant material, because you risk spreading the spider mites to more of your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add Beneficial Insects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There are certain insects, like predatory mites, that prey on spider mites and naturally control their spread. Heavy use of chemical insecticides can actually kill off these predators and create an ideal environment for spider mite colonies to take over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although you might think that all mites are bad for your plants, predatory mites actually feed on the eggs, larva, and mature adults of the mite species that eat your plants. Rather than sucking the life out of your plants, these mites help limit the growth of spider mite colonies, and support the health of your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can purchase some insects like predatory mites and lady bugs that are natural enemies of spider mites, to add them to your garden as a natural line of defense against spider mites. Many people also find a large population of the good insects that they need and relocate some of them to feed on their pest insects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s critical to diagnose the pest issue in your garden before you start adding other insects to the mix. Predatory mites can resort to feeding on your plants if there isn’t enough prey to sustain them. The last thing you want to do is introduce another pest to your garden that will damage your plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use Insecticidal Soap or Neem Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can also try to control spider mites by spraying insecticidal soaps or horticultural oils on your plants. Both are good natural alternatives for pest management, especially when it comes to fighting off spider mites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Neem oil is made from the fruits and seeds of the neem tree. It is a natural, organic pesticide that has also been used in many safe consumer products for years. It’s safe to use around animals, and it kills pests at all stages of the lifecycle, from eggs to adult spider mites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Insecticidal soap is another natural option that can be sprayed to cover plant foliage as a spider mites killer. Soaps disrupt the insect or mite cell membranes, killing the pest by causing them to dehydrate. Insecticidal soaps can kill predatory mites as well though, so avoid applying them if you know that you have these natural enemies already taking care of your spider might problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both horticultural oils and insecticidal soaps need to contact the pests in order to kill them. So, make sure to spray them generously and get good coverage of all susceptible areas of the plants (including those coveted undersides of the leaves).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The best thing that you can do for your plants to avoid a major spider mite infestation is to monitor their health regularly. Mites are very small, so it’s unlikely that you’ll see them directly, but check for signs of stippling and other damage to your plants, like yellowing leaves. And keep an eye out for fine webbing on leaves and stems, since this is a clear indication of a spider mite colony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid dusty conditions in your garden or indoor growing environment. Make sure to irrigate or water your plants sufficiently to avoid water stress, which can make it hard for your plants to withstand the damage from pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spider mites can attack many different types of plants, and they don’t discriminate between indoor and outdoor environments. You can experience these garden invaders in your household plants and greenhouses as well, so be vigilant wherever you are growing plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you’ve spotted signs of spider mites infestations on your plants, act quickly because they can spread and multiply just as fast. Remove infested leaves, and if available, you can add insects that act as natural spider mites predators. The best spider mites killers come in the form of sprays that can be applied to your plants. Apply sprays like insecticides, soaps, and oils frequently with good coverage to ensure that spider mites populations are contained, killed, and prevented from affecting your next growing season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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