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Solution Guide

Treat spider mites

Spider mites thrive in dry air, so raising humidity helps alongside any spray treatment, not instead of it.

Difficulty

Easy

Time

20 minutes plus repeat applications

Cost

$

Steps

  1. 1. Rinse the plant well, especially the undersides of leaves, to knock down the population before spraying.
  2. 2. Apply neem oil or a similar treatment, covering the undersides of leaves where mites concentrate.
  3. 3. Reapply on the label's schedule and isolate the plant from others until the infestation clears.