Full guide: https://www.epicgardening.com/spider-mites/ Spider mites can be the hidden killers of your garden. They are absolutely tiny, so they can go undetected until it’s too late. Join Chris as she breaks down exactly how to handle these nasty pests.
00:00 – Intro
00:20 – Spider Mites
01:15 – Size & Lifecycle
01:48 – Two Spotted Spider Mite
02:29 – Damage & Symptoms
02:49 – Stippling & Discoloration
03:05 – Signs Of Webbing
03:30 – Chemical Control
03:42 – Soapy Alcohol Spray
04:16 – Severe Infestation
04:45 – Insecticide Application
05:25 – Biological Controls
05:59 – Green Lacewings
06:25 – Prevention
06:57 – Less Susceptible Plants
07:44 – Isolate Plants
08:24 – Eliminate Favorable Conditions
08:50 – Humidifiers and Sprays
09:10 – Outro
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Slugs. All the slugs
The pest I have all over are ants. It looks like we live on a huge ant nest. They would be tolerable if they did not farm aphids.
I’m literally having the worst trouble with ants!!! Ugh they’re everywhere and I’ve tried everything. There’s literally colonies or something because the amount of ants is insane !
So I purchased a fogger and an all natural IPM solution. It has been so effective at killing aphids. I suspect it would work really well on spider mites too.
I would love prevention and intervention suggestions for cucumber beetles
Haven't had spider mites in a while but thrips seem to never go away no matter what you do.
Spider mites are the worst! I don't have them outside (that I've noticed), but that's just a matter of time. They have killed tomatoes, potatoes and ground cherries. And have stunted beans and sunflowers. My current pest is a racoon that visits, and digs, nightly. Silver lining…fewer grubs.
THANK YOU!!!!! I have tried and was about to give up this year… now there is hope.
stop the murder
Good and nice
Thrips have been extra bad this year for eastern WA. Our spring has also been wetter and cooler than most. For those of you who are fighting grasshoppers….if you have the means, chickens can really go to town on them. I know it’s not an option for everyone, but maybe it’ll help somebody. Another option is to put up Kestrel Boxes if they’re in your area. They commonly feed on large insects and they’ll also help keep down the small rodents. I’ve often wondered if there would be value in creating habitat for lizards. We have little blue belly lizards and they like large insects too…maybe they can be another friendly helper??
The aphids are KILLING me. Just want my red salvia and bee balm to thrive this summer. Any pointers?
Slugs are my current pest problem and occasionally ants
ARBORVITAE – Ever see a row of arborvitae that just goes brown? It's usually spider mites! The best way to check for spider mites (and you should frequently check for them on arborvitae) is to shake a branch over a sheet of plain white paper. Holding the paper flat, wipe your hand across the paper. If you see multiple little streaks, you likely have spider mites.
Spray the trees fast! If you wait until you begin to notice that the arborvitae is starting to look a little stressed – it's too late. The plant is lost.
I own about 75 arborvitaes – lost a few before learning how to identify and control spider mites.
We hates them!
This was so good. Thank you, especially for the non chemical solutions.
I'm concerned about clover mites…
Japanese Beetles!!!!! Need help. They hammer me every year.
Love her!
Leaf miners are the bane of our garden. Would be nice to have an in depth review of options to control/eliminate them!
Love Chris's style of sharing information. Down to earth and super practical. Thanks!
How about small hive beetles.?
Its the Greenhouse they'll really get ya too, In the open air you're more likely to have predators drop by and make a new home til the problems gone
For the past 4 or 5 years, my garden nemesis has been the spider mites. I too live in California, but in the central valley west of Sacramento. Perfect environment for them.
My hero!
Every year my cucumbers get white dust on them. They then turn yellow and die. I have moved them around my garden in Sun different soil but they die. So do my zucchini. HELP
THANK YOU!