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Re: Help--spider mites!!

>I have spider mites on my Jalapenos seedlings in my apartment.  What can
>I use that won't kill me in the process?  How did they get on these
>plants in the first place?  The plants are about 6 inches tall and were
>growing great.  I first noticed what looked like spider webs around the
>main stems and the leaf stems.
>
>Sean .

Sean, you need more humidity! Spider mites thrive in dry conditions.

To stop the current spider mites and interrupt their life cycle, rinse your
plants well with warm water, washing off the webs and any mites you see.
Then be sure to spray/mist your plants with water often--all of the plant,
especially underneath the leaves.

If more control is needed, I would use fine horticultural spray oil mixed
with water (smothers them, and won't harm you). If you can't find it
locally, Charley's Greenhouse Supply (1-800-322-4707) has Sun Spray brand
ultra-fine horticultural oil.

Hope this helps.


Sherry (earth@teleport.com)

http://www.teleport.com/~earth/      http://www.teleport.com/~earth/soap/

SHERRY'S GREENHOUSE                  WORLD WISE SOAP

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