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| After owning my 5 fruit trees for exactly 1 week, i discovered that my papaya plant is invested with spider mites. They are everywhere! I used some insecticide soap a few days ago, and those buggers are still there today, so I'll apply again in the morning.
My first trees and 7 days later I'm already dealing with the mites! Wish me luck! |
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| Best of luck with that, Cory. Which papaya variety do you have? |
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- Posted by CoryMiamiBeach 10 (My Page) on Wed, Jul 6, 11 at 22:47
| I have a red lady papaya. The funny thing is that I've never actually eaten papaya before, but I thought it would make an excellent addition to my fruit forest (I just moved from Chicago to Miami, so I wanted to feel like I was in the tropics!). haha. |
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| CORY! Those little buggers are a BEAR to get rid of. If the plants are small spray like every 3-4 days and DON'T STOP for a long long time!!!!!!!!!!!! I've had mites that just would never leave my papayas and I had to eventually cut them down (they were inground) Which reminds me - don't leave them near any other plants -not even within like 10 feet. Hopefully you still have them in pots... And get a magnifying glass - examining with that is the best way to see where you stand with those fast-breeding little buggers.....you know, run your finger on the bottom of the leaf and see if anything moves....the trickiest little devils.... Dang - I wish you luck squared! MDog |
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- Posted by yellowthumb 5a Ontario (My Page) on Fri, Jul 8, 11 at 21:10
| The best way to rid them in summer is to use a hose. Spray them every single day or even you have a chance. Spray under the leaves. |
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- Posted by CoryMiamiBeach 10 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 12, 11 at 21:15
| Thanks MDog and Yellowthumb! Very luckily, I had the papaya tree on the other side of my house from the other 5 trees, so the spider mites have only attacked the papaya so far. I may have waited too long, I've lost 3 leaves so far and a few of the small fruits. While I haven't seen any more, I'm continuing to spray every 3-4 days with the insecticide. I'll definitely use a spray hose in between sprays! Great idea! I really hope the plant survives... the leaves are very yellow now :( |
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