Sollya heterophylla & red spider mite : Grows on You

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Sollya heterophylla & red spider mite.

My bluebell creeper had a nasty infestation of red spider mite last year.
It's come back well, but I'm still finding a few on it.
I gave it a good dousing of Provado ultimate bug killer (which worked wonders on my Brugmansia & Erythrina) sunday. I took it out today & sprayed it off with clean water at 30 psi pressure & at the moment I can't see any.
If I have too as a last resort I'll just have to cut it back, but before I do, I was wondering if anyone has any other good tips?
I'm tempted to leave it outside for a few nights too at the moment.

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6 Apr, 2010

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Doctorbob1

Don't leave it outside. Red Spiders don't like water. Spray when it's warm weather. If you can damp down inside do so. A tray of water will keep up the moisture in the air.

6 Apr, 2010

Meanie

Just bought it back indoors Doctorbob1!

6 Apr, 2010

Doctorbob1

Let's hope you get less this year, be aware of the problem when it first appears, spray, spray with water only.

6 Apr, 2010

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