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Posted 2Y ago by @LittleSongbird

How do I get rid of spider mites?

I found some on my Elephant Bush, so I quickly washed the whole thing and then sprayed it with rubbing alcohol. What else do I do? #planttherapy #notsohappyplants #pestcontrol #spidermites
2โ€ pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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First thing i always do is hoze it down in the garden or shower. And then i mean with a more aggressive stream so that you will wash away all the spider mites.

Then spray it with rubbing alcohol and wipe it off.
And then treat with insecticide spray.

Repeat this after a week and keep checking the plant.

Also really important, keep it as far away from your other plants as you can. And check the plants that where near your infected plant.

Good luck!
If you want. You can also buy good bugs to eat the spider mites. But that is usually more expensive.
I also recommend after you finish showering the plant, you treat the soil and plant with neem oil for a natural bug repellent.