http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#9afde8ae-2b0d-4b51-af8b-b538a1bc253d 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. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:08:57 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#9afde8ae-2b0d-4b51-af8b-b538a1bc253d $item.owner.firstName 2009-01-07T04:08:57Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#af700be9-047f-44f6-8591-91bd1877cdbf 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. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:21:11 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#af700be9-047f-44f6-8591-91bd1877cdbf Snowlover 2009-01-05T22:21:11Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#07267c8c-72be-4336-9e42-07d4fa31db26 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. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:21:52 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#07267c8c-72be-4336-9e42-07d4fa31db26 Deborah 2009-01-05T21:21:52Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#228a8a4f-fe5a-45d6-9cf1-0512c57cb403 Thanks for the ideas, much appreciated! Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:14:37 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#228a8a4f-fe5a-45d6-9cf1-0512c57cb403 $item.owner.firstName 2008-11-23T23:14:37Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#1e55512e-4281-45c3-aa15-67296f3300e9 The pyola sounds good - glad it is safe for fruits & veg's. Wonder if it is ok for orchids too? Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:12:54 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#1e55512e-4281-45c3-aa15-67296f3300e9 Audrey ♥ 2008-11-23T20:12:54Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#da4e1057-1b40-4c59-8487-bf0f1b7e7572 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 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:59:17 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#da4e1057-1b40-4c59-8487-bf0f1b7e7572 wil 2008-11-21T21:59:17Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#661e6ec4-7838-4156-99fc-59fd316a0a85 Try insecticidal soap. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:44:20 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#661e6ec4-7838-4156-99fc-59fd316a0a85 ~Ms. Purity~ 2008-11-21T15:44:20Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#3ff87677-ebce-45e1-a35d-c04164cf1712 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! Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:45:38 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/82e9162c-6b61-40fa-b6cf-7d5c6279cb8b#3ff87677-ebce-45e1-a35d-c04164cf1712 $item.owner.firstName 2008-11-21T00:45:38Z