Spider Mites on PrimeAgra

[scy]

I had a plant growing in s/h and it was infested with spider mites. I don't have the plant anymore, but is there a way I can kill off the mites so I can reuse the PrimeAgra?

Thanks for the advice!
Susan

[Royal]

Bake them in the oven. That should do it.

[Zoi2]

I boil my leca for 10-20 minutes each time I repot and put it back in the bucket I keep it in.
Joann

[scy]

I think I will give baking them a try. I don't have a spare pot to use for boiling PrimeAgra at the moment. Is 350 degrees for 10 minutes good?

[Zoi2]

350 degrees for 10 minutes will not sterlize, you would have to leave it in for at least an hour.
Joann

[scy]

Do I need to wet the PrimeAgra first before throwing it in? How do I keep it from burning out?

[Royal]

It's clay, and has been fired in a kiln at much higher temps than your oven can reach. Just cook the H#%* out of it.

[scy]

Good point. Thanks!