Non-Chemical Management
- Wash spider mites from plants with a strong stream of water.
- Provide adequate irrigation and proper plant nutrition. High levels of nitrogen in the foliage encourage mite reproduction. Switch to a slow-release or low-nitrogen fertilizer.
- Natural predators such as ladybird beetles and predacious mites help control spider mite populations. Avoid use of broad-spectrum insecticides which kill beneficials.
- Plant ground covers to help prevent dusty conditions.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!