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They are tiny bugs that attack different types of plants and they can be a major problem indoors. Though they are arachnids, they only feed on plant cells.
Finding their webbing on a plant is a dead giveaway. Take a closer look at the webs and you’ll see these tiny creatures crawling around on them.
– Unknowingly buying an infested plant – Repotting plants with unsterile potting soil – Moving your houseplants outside for the summer
– Bringing flowers and vegetables inside from your garden – Through open doors or window screens
You can buy an organic insecticidal soap, or mix up a batch of my homemade spider mite spray, included in this guide.
Neem oil is a natural pesticide, and it’s very effective to control spider mite infestations long term. My neem oil recipe is included in this guide.
Since spider mites thrive in dry conditions, keeping the air around your indoor plants humid is one of the best prevention methods. There are a few easy ways to do this.
– Keep your plants healthy – Maintain adequate soil moisture – Increase the humidity
– Clean the leaves – Debug them before inside – Check your houseplants