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What is the best preventative for spider mites?

reptails
16 years ago

It's time to move my aroids indoors for the winter. I have built an indoor greenhouse in my outbuilding and would like to know the best prevention for spider mites. I haven't noticed them yet, but sure they will come.

I've read several suggestions of misting with an alchohol and water mixture. Is this safe for aroids? I have also read that oil treatments are effective, but it sounds like a laborious task with 60-70 plants treating each leaf. I would like to stay away from harsh chemicals if at all possible.

I keep the room at 70-75 degrees. I will also put in a humidifier to keep the humidity up. What level should I maintain?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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