How To Effectively Deal With Spider Mites

Mites can be a problem for any gardener. In most hydroponics system, these small insects can cause irreparable damage to just about any plant in a garden. Having a good strategy for proper spider mite treatment is critical for success.

Warmer gardens will allow the spider mites to reproduce more rapidly. The difference can be outstanding. The key is to keep your indoor garden as cool as possible while dealing with the infestation. The will increase the chances of success for any pest removal program. Due to the spider mites increased reproduction rate, persistency is vital.

The foliage is normally a good sign of a spider mite invasion. Yellow spots on the leaves are normally the result of a spider mite attack. The specks are usually the result of a spider mite eating at the chlorophyll from the leaves. If there is a suspicion of spider mite infestation, one will notice small yellow or green objects moving underneath the leaves. Spider mites are about 0.3mm in length, so it can be difficult at times to see them without the help of a microscope.

Remove affected plants from the garden once it is established that they have a mite problem. This will reduce any cross contamination with other plants in the garden. Make an effort to remove as many mites manually. Spray the plants with medium pressure water to eject any mites that are on the surface. One could start to incorporate an pesticide regimen.

The program you choose depends highly on the success rate and frequency of application. The main choices are using an organic or synthetic form. The organic solutions are safer for plants and humans but require more work for success while the synthetic counterparts, while more effective, can be harmful to both plants and humans. Following directions is key no matter which method is chosen. One can expect the success rate to increase.