Hi,

Anyone tell me how to effectively eliminate spider mites on house
plants (dracaena, aspidistra, etc)? I have tried spraying all leaf
surfaces with soapy water, tried a summer oil spray, and Raid--none of
these worked. Releasing predator bugs is not an option. Do I need to
use a systemic? It is the two-spotted spider mite.

I use to
a) put the plants into the bath tube and shower them
and then
b) cover them with a transparent plastic bag or foil for at least a week or
so
(this ensures that all mite generations are killed).

HTH

Best wishes
Gaby

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Mrs. Gaby Chaudry
http://www.gaby.de/bilder/