Re: Spider Mites
Hi Richard,
I have used a dedicated miticide called Kelthane with excellent results in my greenhouse. It works very well for a fast knock down, and I always follow up with some Neem Oil in about 3-5 days to hit stragglers.
The thing that you have to remember about spider mites is that they are arachnids, closely actually related to spiders. That is why many things don't work on them. ALso, they are basically born pregnant so can reproduce extremely quickly, which is why serial treatment is necessary, not optional. At any given time there are adult mites, larvae and eggs present on the plants. Kelthane will help with all 3, then Neem will smother anything left. But repeat the Neem, without fail, every 7 days for 3 weeks.
This works for me.
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