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Posted 4Y ago by @Kinzetta

Get rid of Spider mites

I've tried hydrogen peroxide but my pothos soil is INFESTED! How can I get rid of spider mites? Thankfully there is new growth so hopefully that means he's doing alright!
Peter
Peter
Hawaiian Pothos
5ft to light, indirect
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 years ago
@rynroxx
Ryn
3484 XP
4Y ago
@rynroxx
I would use an anti bacterial soapy solution dilute with water. Spray the leaves (not sure how often) and it should kill any pests
@strawberrymoon
airi
18698 XP
4Y ago
@strawberrymoon
if you don’t have any pets you can try miticide! also spider mites like dry + warm environments so if you hav e a humidifier try and put him near it (away from your other plants of course) :)
@motherofplants
Stevie
10518 XP
4Y ago
@motherofplants
If you know they are in the soil diatomaceous earth can be great to kill any on the top layer (when soil is dry). personally if there are a lot in the soil I’d repot and toss all the old. Clean the area around where the plant had been and the pot well. Shower the plant and roots with cold water to knock off any remaining spider mites then repot in new clean soil.

Either way (repot or not) I’ve had the best luck with neem and Insecticidal soap (for really persistent infestations), I have pets so I use these, but they do take time and several applications. I have heard amazing stuff about miticide as @strawberrymoon mentioned too and def keep it away frm any other plant babes to stop any spread. New growth is a great sign they are so resilient ✨ you’ve got this! 💚💪