"Stephen Henning" wrote in message
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"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"JohnS" wrote in message ...
What is most effective for spider mites on the Impatience plant?

Begin with an attack with the kitchen sink sprayer, or a spray nozzle on
the outside hose. If they come back, put 2-3 drops of dish soap in a
quart
of water and soak the plant completely with it. Always use poison as your
last resort. Always.

Especially on spider mites. There have natural predators that poison
sprays kill. Most spider mite problems are caused by spraying.

If the mites are indoors you have some different options. Read this:

http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/bulletins/uc/uc-030.html

Thank you both. I took them out this evening and sprayed real thorough with
water from hose three times. Will spray them every day it's warm enough. I
sprayed seedlings with hand sprayer and clean water. The greenhouse air is
dry.Humidity will not stay in there.

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