Tribe.net. Local Connections $item.owner.firstName http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#9afde8ae-2b0d-4b51-af8b-b538a1bc253d 2009-01-07T04:08:57Z 2009-01-07T04:08:57Z

1% parts garlic ,1%parts chilie(thai dragons dry) ,1%wine(red),1%neem oil ,4% active EM ,92% water(r/o) and brew in glass container for 2 weeks. If you use on a regular base ,its a great preventative measure as the brix level shall increase making for a thicker stem wall protection. As far as in the middle of a harvest, sorry not much can be done for 2 weeks in mite world is 2 years our time.

$item.owner.firstName 2009-01-07T04:08:57Z Snowlover http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#af700be9-047f-44f6-8591-91bd1877cdbf 2009-01-05T22:21:11Z 2009-01-05T22:21:11Z

Good luck! Completely getting rid of the problem is tough indoors. Outside its much easier to get a handle on it. I was only able to keep them reduced, and didn't completely rid myself of them until I moved.

Snowlover 2009-01-05T22:21:11Z Deborah http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#07267c8c-72be-4336-9e42-07d4fa31db26 2009-01-05T21:21:57Z 2009-01-05T21:21:52Z

Rose this is a problem I have encountered and have had success in controlling. I would start with a daily misting and shading to keep the mites population down and make sure that you have good air circulation around your plants then I would start a two to three applications every two weeks of insecticidal soap or insecticidal soap mixed with a horticuture oil or insecticidal soap mixed with diluted seaweed extract. You can also try many of the natural sprays. my favorite way of controlling mites and many other insect problems however is Diatomaceous Earth ( I love D. E.) put a light dusting around the base of the plant covering all stems and leaves, make sure you get the undersides of the leaves if it washes away replace it.

Deborah 2009-01-05T21:21:52Z $item.owner.firstName http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#228a8a4f-fe5a-45d6-9cf1-0512c57cb403 2008-11-23T23:14:37Z 2008-11-23T23:14:37Z

Thanks for the ideas, much appreciated!

$item.owner.firstName 2008-11-23T23:14:37Z Audrey ♥ http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#1e55512e-4281-45c3-aa15-67296f3300e9 2008-11-23T20:12:54Z 2008-11-23T20:12:54Z

The pyola sounds good - glad it is safe for fruits & veg's. Wonder if it is ok for orchids too?

Audrey ♥ 2008-11-23T20:12:54Z wil http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#da4e1057-1b40-4c59-8487-bf0f1b7e7572 2008-11-21T21:59:17Z 2008-11-21T21:59:17Z

Pyola is a pythrim and oil spray that has gotten very good reviews on killing spider mites. http://www.gardensalive.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_8101

wil 2008-11-21T21:59:17Z ~Ms. Purity~ http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#661e6ec4-7838-4156-99fc-59fd316a0a85 2008-11-21T15:44:20Z 2008-11-21T15:44:20Z

Try insecticidal soap.

~Ms. Purity~ 2008-11-21T15:44:20Z $item.owner.firstName http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#3ff87677-ebce-45e1-a35d-c04164cf1712 2008-11-21T00:45:38Z 2008-11-21T00:45:38Z

Does anyone have any suggestions on mite prevention/eradication routines that really work to get rid of spider mites? I am growing some tomatoes indoors for the winter, and the mites keep reappearing despite my best efforts. I've used neem oil, and pyrethrin spray. Thanks for your help!

$item.owner.firstName 2008-11-21T00:45:38Z