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sporehead

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Spider mite control
« on: February 06, 2016, 10:15:29 PM »
My spider mite population has spread from the kratom to salvias. I used predatory mites a week ago to try to curb them. I've read that it can take a couple weeks before spider mite population is impacted. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this. Also, does anyone know how neem oil will affect the predators? I need a side by side pic too predator/spider for comparison. Thanks in advance!
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Re: Spider mite control
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2016, 01:47:53 AM »
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Re: Spider mite control
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2016, 07:05:06 PM »
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Re: Spider mite control
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2016, 09:45:21 PM »
predator mites definitely will work. But it is a matter of picking the correct type for the temperature and humidity conditions that you have.
Again i will post a link to Natural insect control on the predator mite page this time.  Rather than rambling on about the different types and what they are best suited for, take some time to read through the descriptions on the page i link to and find the appropriate kind. very important to pick the correct type of predator. I do like ambylseius calificornicus as a main choice when temps aren't too hot.  Lady bugs are awesome too.  its the little itty bitty baby lady bugs that will feed on the most mites.

http://www.naturalinsectcontrol.com/subcat.php?cat=5&subcat=24

http://www.buglogical.com/spider-mite-predator/spider-mite-predator-amblyseius-californicus/

http://www.plantproducts.com/us/products.php?id=42
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