Re: Spider Mites
Just finished a mite experiment. All seven of my Gran Nain x Sumatrana pups showed signs of mite reinfestation. Put three of them OUTSIDE of the pool enclosure - left 4 inside. Sprayed only the 4 with malathion. It has always worked, but the mites always returned. The GN cross is the only variety I have, still alive, that is a mite magnet. Oh, and let's not forget the Maurelii's - may all 3 RIP!
Results --------after 2 weeks the mites of the 3 unsprayed, outside pups are free of mites, including the webs. Gotta be the lizards. Maybe the tree frogs helped also. I've always suspected this is how things work here in S Fla, since none of the naners planted in the ground have ever showed spider mite sign. When the malath wears off, after a while, the 4 will go outside too. Don't want to get the critters sick.
Dan
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