Red spider mite on Strawberries

Started by Tin Shed, May 18, 2008, 14:04:43

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Tin Shed

Some of my strawbs have red spider mite and the leaves are going brown. Any ideas on how to get rid of them?
They were healthy new plants put in this year and I don't really want to lose them. :(

Tin Shed


Georgie

Red spider mites only thrive in dry conditions.  Spray the plants every evening with tepid water and they'll soon disappear.

G x
'The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.'

OllieC

There is a parasitic mite that's used commercially... even by my very inorganic friend so it must work better than chemicals!

littlebabybird

Quote from: Georgie on May 18, 2008, 15:21:53
Red spider mites only thrive in dry conditions.  Spray the plants every evening with tepid water and they'll soon disappear.

G x

we get them every year at work in the pool buiding, it is hot and wet/ very humid in there, so why are we getting them?

Tin Shed

I'll take my spray to work tomorrow and fill it up before I leave and spray the blighters on the way home. ;D

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