Need a second opinion, spider mites???

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Originally Posted by ZW427

I have wiped out severe infestations of mites with DE. Yes its messy and leaves white powder everywhere but it kills those suckers dead. No chemicals or smells.

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What is DE?

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Originally Posted by senorx12562

What is DE?

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I'm guessing it's not Delaware, so maybe Diatomaceous(sp?) Earth?

Yes it is Diatomaceous earth. Most garden suppliers have it or google it and buy online.

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Originally Posted by hiloboi

my plants have recently got some small white spots, some i think are just lack of iron in the soil, but others look like damage from mites. what do you think

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it is tripes not spidermites dont worry there harmfull try to get rid of them though it dont look like they have taken hold yet