Spider mites

[Andre]

Hey,
Wondering if anyone knows of an effective way of getting rid of spider mites? I'm thinking along the line of systemic control. I live in Canada, and can't seem to find anything so far.


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[RandomGemini]

Most of the insecticides we use in the US are banned in Canada. I wish you luck in your endeavor.

[HighSeas]

I've been told that Rosemary essential oil mixed with water in a squirt bottle works on spider mites. Someone else added garlic and allowed it to infuse within the solution....and said it works well. I've never tried either because I use a systemic. I would try it though, in your situation.

Good luck.

[RandomGemini]

I found this via google. Don't know how helpful it will be, but it can't hurt to try!

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/organic...tes-78260.html

[lepetitmartien]

Never *ever* use garlic, it can contain viruses.

Hydrolised neem oil works.

In Europe in the chemicals available, there's only pyrethrins and Masaï™ (tebufenpyrad) that work.

[HighSeas]

Garlic contains compounds called allion and allicin, which have direct antiviral effects. It's known to kill various flu viruses and has been used as an effective antibiotic for centuries.

Like I said...I've never used it but the "old timers" do and they say it's effective. You could give it a try on one plant. Eventually the plant will end up with a fungus or a virus secondary to the mites so what do you have to loose?

[ALToronto]

Allicin has a half-life of a few seconds - it's why garlic supplements are a complete waste of money.

Andre, you can still find Bayer 3-in-1 in big box stores, and it's supposed to kill mites. I imported Ray's SucraShield, and paid nearly 100% duty on it. But it's organic, and goes a long way.

Also, if you join your local orchid society, there are probably vendors who will sell you bootleg products from the US. They do in Toronto.

[lepetitmartien]

While the plant viruses in garlic last a long time…

Garlic has known and recognized virtues, but what you can do on your vegetables you grow every year from seed is different to plants who can live for years and years… You can spray viruses on your cabbages it may not ruin them, but on orchids, in the long run, there WILL be issues. Especially as both garlic (like tobacco, tomatoes…) share common viruses.

[HighSeas]

That's really nice to know! I learned something new! Thanks for the info!

[plantbuddy]

What "some people" do is order online and have the products delivered to the nearst UPS store on the USA side of the border. Then zip across and pick up your stuff. You're close. Also, "some people" do exactly the same for orchids. Perfecly legal as long as you declare and pay duty.