Re: Spider mites

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• Subject: Re: Spider mites
• From: C* A* R* <c*@pcisys.net>
• Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 07:48:41 -0600
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I have used detergent and water with much success for spider mites as well
as increasing the the humidity.  But I would never, never use and oil the
leaves
of plants as oil will clog the pores (called stoma) and prevent the needed gas
exchange. This is the problem with store products that claim to clean and
shine the leaves.  Also, oils attract dust making the problem even worse.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Caron

Mark Speakman wrote:

> Our local radio guru recently recommended sunflower oil, mixed with some
> liquid detergent to help it spread, and water to bulk it up. Spryed on
> house plants he claimed it got rid of the mites and provided a healthy
> sheen to boot.
> Not had problems withthe mite myself, but just wondered whether anyone had
> tried this concoction ? He also recommended Marge's water and gravel
> strategy to increase humidity BTW.
> Mark

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    • From: "Mark Speakman" <markspkn@iol.ie>

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