On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 23:34:13 +0100, "MrBlueSkye"
wrote:


"Kay" wrote in message
...
In article , Joanne
writes
Today I noticed that my very neglected greenhouse-grown sweetcorn are
covered with spider mite (the leaves are covered, that is). I've put the
plants outside, as I assume that the outdoor cold will kill off the
mites -
is that right?

Make a water based spray using peppermint, cloves and garlic. . It shifts
them very quickly without using chemicals. you need to use it every four
days for 5 or 6 applications as that is the egg hatching cycle.

Similar comments for soapy water spray. A squirt of Fairy Liquid in a
pump-up or and hand sprayer applied one or twice a week keeps them
well under control.


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Chris

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