here's some advice from my friend Opie Yutt's.

Quote Originally Posted by Opie Yutts
Well if you've read the threads much you should know what to do, but I guess I'll say it once again.

No pest strip
insecticide bombs
Avid
Spider mite destroyers (beneficial insect)

The first on the list is the easiest, and works like a charm 9 times out of 10. If it doesn't work, you are not using enough or you didn't turn down your ventilation for a couple days, or your particular mite has developed a resistance to Dichlorvos.

The last on the list is extremely expensive, but you can use it right up until harvest. I would at least double the recommended dosage if you want it to be sure to work. Triple if you have a bad infestation, which doesn't take long if you don't keep it in check.

Anything other than what's on the list will not get rid of the mites, but some things like neem oil are used to help with control.

NOTE: Kill them quick. They spread fast.


i had a mite problem myself a few months ago and i tried several of the things
suggested on the web. then i followed Opie's advice and went to the local
hardware store and bought a couple of 'Hot Shot' No-Pest Strips for about
$8.00 each.

i only used one of them and the mites have been gone ever since and they disappeared almost overnight