About 3 weeks ago I purchased some spider mite preditors...longiepies and californiums, within 3 days the plants came back from the dead and grew like mad....5 days ago I noticed webbing on the leaves and web lines dropping down from the tops, the drop lines seemed to be bigger than I remember. I called the place of purchase and they said not to take off webbing, because I might destroy the existing preditors....So I ordered more, they arrived 3 days ago and were applied immediately. Now after 3 days there is probably 4 to 5 times more webbing, maybe there not working???. I called and she suggested I order just the lonepies, they will be here th 6th. However, if the infestation continues at the current rate, they will all be dead by then...Is it possible that the predator mites are eating the plants?. the lady at hydro garden assured me that was impossible. The plants are 3 to 5 per 35 gallon tote and they can't be taken out of the bin for maintenance. Should I bug bomb them?...they are about 4 ft tall and over due for flowering...I tried orange guard, organicide, sm 90, alcohol and various bug bombs. Should I wait for the new mites a day or two, or is there some way I can help them now?.
jondoe67 Reviewed by jondoe67 on . SPIDER MITE PREDATORS About 3 weeks ago I purchased some spider mite preditors...longiepies and californiums, within 3 days the plants came back from the dead and grew like mad....5 days ago I noticed webbing on the leaves and web lines dropping down from the tops, the drop lines seemed to be bigger than I remember. I called the place of purchase and they said not to take off webbing, because I might destroy the existing preditors....So I ordered more, they arrived 3 days ago and were applied immediately. Now after Rating: 5