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? asked in Home & GardenGarden & Landscape · 2 years ago

How to get rid of spider mites?

Tried rinsing with water and Sevin (on-contact poison). Didn't help much and mites are happy and kicking. How to get rid of them without killing bees, butterflies and praying mantises in my garden? At least 40 plants are infected.

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  • 2 years ago

    Neem oil will work but needs to be reapplied every week or more often, until all mites are gone. Another safe treatment (they recommend you use 2 different types) is Diatomaceous Earth. You MUST make sure to cover every bit of the plant with both treatments. DE will affect pollinator if you dust it on them, so don't throw it around, but rather sprinkle it in a circle around and on the bottom area of the plant . Reapply if it rains a lot. Expect to continue to treat all summer at weekly intervals. They lay eggs that hatch.....many eggs. Good luck.

  • frank
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    Try neem oil or see what Dr.Earth has on line. Dr, Earth Final Stop.

  • 2 years ago

    I think they drink it, don,t pay them poison.

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