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Re: Spider mites

this is great for many types of insect problems. but be sure to use just a
tiny drop of oil, this helps hold the solution to the foliage before
dripping off. using to much is not good, it will prevent the leaf from
breathing, clogging the stomata.   :-)
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Speakman <markspkn@iol.ie>
To: seeds-list@eskimo.com <seeds-list@eskimo.com>
Date: Sunday, July 19, 1998 6:11 AM
Subject: Spider mites


>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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