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Posted 1M ago by @highperion

Are these spider mites??

And is it too late for my ivy?? I just noticed Maki wasn’t looking good and saw these little webs and I’m devastated. If these are spider mites is there anything I can do and are my other plants at risk?? She’s not always sitting near them I usually move her under the grow light at night near the others and then put her back in her spot in the morning. Please help!! 😭😭 #spidermites #EnglishIvy #pleasehelp
Maki
Maki
English Ivy
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 month ago
Best Answer
@TheConservator
TheConservatory
7622 XP
1M ago
@TheConservator
A good hard spray of water is a good start and then once dry give a good coat of insecticidal soap soap.
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TheConservatory
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1M ago
@TheConservator
Yes and ivy are terrible about getting them. Ivy and hibiscus are 2 plants I won’t bring in my house
@highperion
Hayley
1670 XP
1M ago
@highperion
@TheConservator ugh noooo!! I already put her outside but I’m guessing there’s no saving her?
@TheConservator
TheConservatory
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1M ago
@TheConservator
Yes other plants are at extreme risk and I’d trash it ! Ivy are cheap and not worth the risk or hassle.
@highperion
Hayley
1670 XP
1M ago
@highperion
@TheConservator is there anything I should do for my other plants to prevent it spreading to them other than getting rid of the ivy? Thank you so much for your help!!
@TheConservator
TheConservatory
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1M ago
@TheConservator
I only try to save plants from spider mites if they’re big leaved so I can visually inspect every surface and they’re expensive enough to warrant the risk
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TheConservatory
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1M ago
@TheConservator
But I’d check for the webs and visually inspect all of em first. Easier to find before you spray !
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TheConservatory
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1M ago
@TheConservator
I’m not sure where the east of that went lol. A good spray of water on tops and bottoms of leaves. Then a coat of insecticidal soap with oil.
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TheConservatory
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1M ago
@TheConservator
After dry
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TheConservatory
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1M ago
@TheConservator
Sry that 👆 was all supposed to to be in 1 post but it deleted the first part 🤷‍♂️😂
@debbiedo
Debbie
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1M ago
@debbiedo
@highperion I use a systemic Bonide once a quarter in the soil if all my plants as a preventative. And ditto what @TheConservator said, spider mites just love ivy. It’s no longer allowed in my house either 😂
@CleanHedera69
Ashley
2406 XP
1M ago
@CleanHedera69
Yes! It looks like she can be saved! Take her to your shower, if you have a handheld hose spray her really good! Then spray her with an insecticide, rub down all her leaves, let sit for 30ish mins, rinse. I always repeat. Then I spray dead bug let that sit for 30ish mins, then I spray neem oil. Quarantine her and look over other plants. I would treat them with neem oil regardless.