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Mites are almost invisible to the naked eye. They leave a small web on the underside of leaves. Their presence can be seen by yellow and brown spots on the leaves. Leaves can become curled and grayish in color. If they are bad enough the leaves and buds will fall of and the plant will die. - 2
To test for mites hold a white piece of paper under the leaf or plant and gently tap it to knock any mites onto the paper. They will appear as little moving dots on the paper. - 3
They seem to be drawn to rose bushes, cucumbers, strawberries, beans and fruit trees like apple, peach and plum. From November to April look for their brownish-red eggs which are usually near the buds. From May to September look for your trees bronzing foliage - 4
Try something natural like ladybugs to control red spider mites. Green Lacewings are another natural way to control them. - 5
Red spider mites love dry, dusty conditions. Most natural predators do not, so invite them over for a meal by spraying cold water early in the morning on the affected area and do this every three days or so. Try to keep the plants roots slightly moist. - 6). Try a buttermilk spray for your spider mites. Mix 1/2 cup of buttermilk into 5 gallons of water. Add 3 1/2 cups of wheat flour and mix thoroughly. Spray the plants you want to keep the mites off of.
- 7). Do not touch clean plants once you have touched infected ones. You may transfer the mites.
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