I have spider mites in an indoor garden & need a safe & natural way to get rid of the nasty buggers...HELP?

Answer 1

Mite-X Spider Mite Killer

An effective spider mite killer! Made from botanical extracts, Mite-X can be used on vegetables, fruit, nuts, vine crops, shrubs, herbs, ornamentals, evergreens, interior plants. Kills aphids and thrips, too! Safe for use around children and pets. 16 oz. concentrate makes over 5 gallons of natural insect spray.

Helpful tips:
• Begin using as soon as insects are present.
• Apply early in the morning or late afternoon when temperatures are lower.
• Spray directly onto insects.
• Thorough spray coverage provides best insect control.
• For severe insect infestation, rotate applications with an alternative product.
• Do not apply to stressed, wilted or newly transplanted plants.
• Some injury may occur to some plants at sensitive stages of growth. Open blooms of some plants can also be damaged. Before applying to a large number of plants, test first, on one or two plants for potential damage.

Answer 2

Soapy water is OK. But Malathion works best. Malathion is a very safe chemical, it just doesn't smell very good. What ever you spray with be sure to spray the underside of the leaves as well as the top. Open the windows to air the room out. Also if not all your plants are infested with spider mite, separate the plants if possible, so they all don't get infested.

Answer 3

Use water to try and flush the little creeps off your plant if it can tolerate it. You may have to transplant it into sterile soil. Be sure and clean your pots with soapy water and a little bleach to kill anything that might linger in the pots. Safer is a great product. I've used it myself and have been very satisfied with the results.
They chewed up a couple of my Christmas cactus. I had a heck of a time getting rid of them, but using Safer worked. Be sure and follow the directions on the bottle.

Answer 4

Neem oil works well "Einstein Oil" is a really good brand. You can also try benificial bugs called "Persimillis" these can be ordered thru your local indoor gardening supply center,they eat the spider mites, and if organic isnt your bag or your problem is to far gone then you can bomb the place with "Dr. Doom" to knock em back.You have to be diligent at keeping on top of the problem.

Answer 5

Get yourself a bottle and mix a little dish washing soap with water. Put the water in first, then add a good squirt of the soap. Mix it slowly and pour it over the plants. It will take care of the little guys and not hurt your plants.

Answer 6

Spray them with a mild soapy water solution, and that should do the trick. Don't mix in too much soap as for you will just sud them to death!! LOL. I have used this several times, and seemed effective on most all pests.

Answer 7

Diatomaceous earth (but not the pool grade stuff). Just sprinkle it on and around your plants. It won't hurt them or you (wear a mask while you sprinkle it, but it is fine that once it settles it stays there). It will take care of your bug problem. DE is also good for ticks, fleas, and ants.

Answer 8

A company called Safer makes a insecticidal soap that is all tural. I would look into other insecticidal soaps sold in your area

Answer 9

25%dishwater
75%water

Answer 10

Try hair spray...