Lions and Tigers and Spider Mites, Oh My!

[WaterWitchin]

I use Arbico for stuff all the time, outside. Have been thinking about getting some predators for my orchid space, but haven't had time to research yet. My main concern is area is open to the rest of my house via a door I have to leave open for heat/AC, so research would be into not having the little predators come snuggle with me in the bedroom, laundry room, etc.

[Jinh]

That was a thought I also had, since my tent is indoors. But once they take care of the spider mites, they no longer have a food source and will sadly perish. At least that’s what I tell myself 😂😳. Honestly though, haven’t seen any indication they survived.

[tmoney]

Originally Posted by WaterWitchin

I use Arbico for stuff all the time, outside. Have been thinking about getting some predators for my orchid space, but haven't had time to research yet. My main concern is area is open to the rest of my house via a door I have to leave open for heat/AC, so research would be into not having the little predators come snuggle with me in the bedroom, laundry room, etc.

ww, we all know you are sweet, but i don't think any predatory insects are gonna come munch onya in yur sleep!! they like the mites and aphids, not you!
heheheheh....but honestly, i know what you mean.

we came home from work about 2 hours ago and discovered over 100 tiny spider hatchlings crawling all over our propagation station! eeeeewwww.....but i like spiders. however, that got my arachnaphobia going a bit (disclaimer, i didn't have arachnaphobia until about 2 hours ago)