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The spider mite family has over 1200 species and is found everywhere except Antarctica. The size of an adult male is 0.3-0.45 mm, that of a female is 0.4-0.8 mm. More often than other species, the common spider mite turns out to be a pest of garden and agricultural plots. It feeds on the sap of green plants, leaving behind dry skeletons entwined with cobwebs. The phytophage belongs to the class of arachnids, it is not an insect, but an animal.

What does a spider mite look like? The shape of its body resembles an ellipse, it is covered with hairs, the back is convex. The larvae have 6 legs, the adults have 8. They have sharp claws on thin legs, with which they cling to the surface of plants. The color of the larvae is from light green to brown; with age, they darken. Reproduction takes place by laying eggs. In the absence of fertilization, males appear from them, and females appear from the fertilized clutch.

One generation lives from 14 to 30 days, females manage to lay 100-150 eggs during this period. A voracious larva appears from each after 3 days. Under unfavorable conditions, the offspring does not appear for 2 weeks. The eggs can remain alive for up to 5 years. At each stage of their development, from larva to adult, arachnids feed on cell sap. Weakened immunity cultures cannot cope with infectious diseases... Following the pest comes gray rot, sooty fungus and other diseases.

High temperature (from 27 0) and low humidity - optimal conditions for active reproduction of pests. With a decrease in daylight hours, they plunge into diapause, a state of hibernation. Hiding in the crevices of buildings, soil or plant debris, phytophages expect the onset of heat. This ability makes it much more difficult to deal with them.

Pest on vegetables - how to fight?

Spider mite has preferences among vegetable crops, most often he chooses cucumbers, melons, eggplants, peppers. Phytophages feel especially good in the greenhouse. Here they are protected from bad weather and temperature fluctuations. A high reproduction rate under favorable conditions leads to a rapid infestation of all vegetables.

The result of the pest's vital activity is:

• mechanical damage to the back of the leaves;
• slowing down the development of the ovary;
• when a spider mite appears on cucumbers, the upper tier of plants is braided with cobwebs;
• there is a violation of the processes of photosynthesis;
• necrosis develops, the plant is deformed and dries up;
• yield is catastrophically reduced.

Attention. The natural enemy of the spider mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis, is used in greenhouses to kill pests. The predator feeds exclusively on this species, it is absolutely not dangerous for plants and humans.

Prevention is a significant stage in the fight against a pest

The fight against phytophagous includes mandatory preventive measures:

1. After harvesting, it is necessary to remove all crop residues, uproot and remove weeds. It is in them that pests find refuge for the winter.
2. Plant the plants at intervals between rows.
3. Recultivate the soil, remove the top layer of contaminated soil and replace it with a new one.
4. To get rid of a spider mite wintering in a greenhouse, it is necessary to fumigate, and burn all structures with a blowtorch.
5. It is recommended to set a climate regime inside the greenhouse that is uncomfortable for pests - humidity 80-90%, temperature up to 25 0.
6. Regularly carry out treatment with acaricidal preparations.

Chemical and biological preparations for plant treatment

Spider mite control methods include the use of improvised means and specially designed drugs. The first option is environmentally friendly, but it is not effective in case of severe infection. At the first signs of the appearance of a pest, it is recommended to treat all plants with soapy water (100 g of laundry soap per 10 liters of water). Used infusions of onion peel, garlic and tobacco.

The use of the predatory phytoseilus mite is an environmentally friendly and safe method for killing the phytophage. It is enough to place 60 individuals per m2 of the plot to get rid of eggs, larvae and adult pests. Akarifage is active at temperatures from 20 0 high humidity... After removing all enemies, the predator will die without food.

Chemicals are much more effective in the fight to preserve the crop. A lot of means have been created that can destroy the pest at various stages of development.

• Karbofos is an organophosphate, insecticide and acaricide. Available in various forms and concentrations. The active ingredient malathion is effective against insects and arachnids. Duration of protection in open ground 10 days, in a greenhouse - up to 7 days. Spraying is carried out in the evening in calm weather.
• Actellic is a spider mite remedy suitable for use in open and protected soil. The drug belongs to insectoacaricides, it does not affect the plant, only poisons pests. Substance of intestinal action has fumigant properties, destroying phytophages on both sides of the leaves. The duration of exposure is 2-3 weeks.
• Apollo - the action of acaricide is directed to eggs and larvae. This drug is one of the few that are able to cope with pests at an early stage of development. The active compound clofentesin sterilizes adults, preventing reproduction. Apollo belongs to contact action acaricides; for egg poisoning, it is necessary to thoroughly moisten the plants with a freshly prepared solution. The substance is slightly toxic, safe for humans and insects. The protection of the drug lasts up to 2 months.

Attention. When crops are treated with a single chemical, pests develop addiction. During summer season it is necessary to change the means of destruction.

Types of mites on indoor plants

Among plant diseases, a special place is occupied by the spider mite. Phytophages are persistent and difficult to remove pests, including several types:

• The common spider mite is a species common on the ground and indoors. Colonies settle on the underside of leaves, hiding from the sun's rays. Adults quickly crawl from the infected plant to neighboring flowers.
• Red mite - indoor plants often suffer from attacks of a small pest that settles on lemon, balsam. Soft-bodied females 0.5 mm in size are purple, 0.3 mm males are bright red.
• False spider mite - differs in miniature size 0.25 mm, does not weave a spider web. Infection becomes noticeable with a huge number of individuals.
• Atlantic mite - looks like a spider mite. Propagates in any humidity, prefers palms and citrus trees.
• Cyclamen mite - affects the edges of leaves, buds and stems. Not visible to the naked eye. The colonies settle on the upper side of the leaves and look like a layer of dust. Pests choose cyclamens, balsams, chrysanthemums and other tuberous plants.
• Wide spider mite - phytophage is very fertile, every 5 days a new generation appears on the leaves. After 2-3 weeks, the plant is entangled with cobwebs and clusters of mites, similar to reddish-brown dust. The pest attacks oleander, ficus, cactus, tagetis. In the fight against it, sulfur preparations are effective.
• Cactus flat mite - it is recommended to use insecticides to kill phytophages. Carry out the processing several times at intervals of 7 days.

Where does spider mite come from on flowers?

Pests are unpretentious in choosing a habitat, they can be found on various indoor flowers:

• ficus;
• palm;
• Azalea Sims;
• the Rose;
• cyperus.

The first signs of infection are yellow dots on the leaves, over time, merging into big spot... A microscopic arthropod in small quantities does not braid indoor plants with cobwebs, therefore, it is not noticeable immediately. Usually, the harm caused to them is attributed to a lack or excess of moisture. Look for pests on the back of the leaves. When there are several dozen individuals, they can be seen.

Attention. If you suspect the appearance of a spider mite on a ficus, it is worth conducting a simple study. Shake the sheet over the paper, and then examine the surface with a magnifying glass. Several pests will surely fall off the plant and be noticed.

How do indoor plants get infected?

The pest gets on plants in various ways:

1. With the infected indoor flower... When buying a new plant, you must carefully examine its leaves. You won't be able to notice the tick, and the yellow dots on the leaves will make you think about the health of the plant.
   
2. With soil. The soil purchased or from the street can be fraught with danger in the form of a female or larvae of a spider mite. Arachnids can plunge into diapause, a state of slow metabolism, under unfavorable conditions. They come to life with increasing temperatures and decreasing humidity. After the beginning of the heating season, the pest begins active life.
   
3. Through an open window with the wind. Residents of the first floors risk their indoor plants more than others with open windows. Adults travel long distances with the wind, catching themselves on cobwebs. The pest can be brought onto the balcony, as well as get into the apartment on the clothes of summer residents. He is mobile, in search of food, he is actively exploring new territories. A flower mite introduced with a fresh bouquet will be a threat to all indoor plants.

Pest control methods

After removing the dry leaves, the rest are wiped with a napkin dipped in soapy water on both sides. This allows you to remove adults and part of the larvae. To enhance the effect, the plant, together with the moisture foam, is placed in a plastic bag for 2 days. After 48 hours, it is rinsed thoroughly with a warm shower. The procedure is not one-time, it is repeated after a week.

Attention. Simultaneously with the processing of flowers, it is necessary to wash the windowsill (with soap or alcohol), window frames, wash the curtains.

A common method of getting rid of spider mites is alcohol treatment. It should be carried out carefully, first try on one leaf so that there is no burn. Apply alcohol with a spray bottle or cotton pad. The treatment is suitable for ficus, dieffenbachia and other plants with dense leaves. This disinfection is effective for window frames. Exposure to UV lamps is recommended. It only benefits plants, and mites always avoid contact with ultraviolet light.

Specialty chemicals

Without the use of chemistry, it will not be possible to completely remove pests. designed for indoor use. An effective method of combating spider mites is spraying chemical compositions and their cultivation of the earth in a pot. Recommended remedies include:

Fitoverm

Plant-based bio-insecticide Fitoverm can be safely used at home. It is recommended for the prevention and destruction of pests on indoor plants. The effect of the product begins 6-7 hours after application. The period of protective action is 2-3 weeks. An ampoule of the drug (2 ml) must be brought into 1 liter of water, intensively spray the infected plants with the ready-made composition.

Aktara

A modern acaricidal drug is used not only in the garden, but also to destroy pests on flowers - roses, violets, ficus and others. The product is offered in the form of a concentrated emulsion and water-soluble granules. Small packaging in ampoules and sachets is convenient when processing houseplants. Aktara from spider mites is a systemic drug. It penetrates into the leaves and tissues of plants, sucking the juice out of them, pests receive a dose of poison.

An hour after the insecticide enters their body, phytophages lose their ability to feed and die within a day. The action of the drug when applied to the soil protects indoor plants for 2 months. When spraying, use a fresh solution. When working with a toxic substance, you should be careful - wear gloves, wash your face and hands after work, change your clothes.

Plant-Pin

Sticks with the active ingredient butoxycarboxyme. A spider mite remedy for indoor plants that does not require spraying. The number of sticks depends on the diameter of the pot - by 9 cm - 1, by 12 cm - 2, by 20 cm - 5-6. They are stuck into the ground at a distance of 2 cm from the plant. During watering, the active substance dissolves and enters the roots of the flower. The effect of the drug is observed after 3-7 days. It will protect against the pest for 8 weeks. The Etisso remedy has a similar effect.

Prophylaxis

Preventing phytophage infestation is better than fighting them later. Simple rules will help to save indoor plants:

• The active development of spider mites on lemon, ficus and other indoor plants occurs in dry air. Ventilate the room more often and spray the plants with water.
• A self-prepared or purchased soil mixture is sterilized in the oven, the moss is treated with boiling water.
• When processing plants, be sure to wipe the windowsill, where fallen pests may be.
• Do not place cut flower bouquets next to indoor plants.
• New plants must go through a quarantine period - stand apart from others 2-3 weeks after purchase. Even if the purchase was made in a specialty store.

Advice. Flower pots place in wide trays of water, which will gradually evaporate, creating moisture that is uncomfortable for mites.

Measures for the prevention and control of spider mites differ in an integrated approach. They require taking into account the peculiarities of the development of the pest. If, after the first treatment, complete destruction did not occur, then after 7-10 days it must be repeated. The mites are resistant to external factors, but with due perseverance, they can be defeated.

Spider mite on indoor plants - photo:

Numerous light spots, and if the colony is large, then the plant is covered with a thin, barely noticeable cobweb(hence the name of the tick) and very soon begins to dry.

They can be difficult to find due to too small size and color, which helps to merge with the foliage (mites are brownish, greenish and yellowish). Females remaining for the winter are red in color.

Tick ​​females live less than a month, but during this period they are able to lay hundreds of eggs. New individuals appear in clutch in three days. The most a big problem lies in the fact that eggs remain alive for up to 5 years.

They are waiting in the wings on the bark, in the axils of the plant, in the ground and even in window frames, on window sills and in the chips of flower pots. That's why the fight against them can be long.

Spider mites often bring from the store therefore, the new plant must be quarantined for at least two weeks.

Tick ​​species

Cobweb on flowers: what to do? To understand how to remove spider mites from indoor flowers, you need to know that they there are several types:

Houseplants attack other types of Putin mites: pacific, strawberry, red(flat).

All ticks are capable of adapt to the most unfavorable conditions, slow down vital processes before the onset good conditions for breeding. This condition is called diapause.

How to fight at home?

Fighting spider mites is difficult, so it's worth doing prevention.

Most mite species do not like humid air, and plants need to spray more often, maintain moisture at the right level in different ways.

Submerging the plant in water rarely helps, because mites are able to form an air bubble around themselves.

The leaves of the plant are necessary wipe on both sides with a damp soft cloth, which must be constantly rinsed in hot water so as not to transfer ticks from plant to plant. Fallen leaves and flowers should not be left in the pot.

Pots before reuse must be washed with detergents, it is better to store them in rooms that are not heated in winter. Wash frames with detergents. Paint wooden frames as often as possible.

The spider mite not only harms the plant itself, but is also a carrier of various diseases, for example, gray rot and spores of various fungi.

Treatment

How to treat flowers from spider mites at home?

All funds will be effective only when multiple processing... It is also necessary to process neighboring plants, frames and a window sill.

Treatment

How to cure flowers from spider mites? If a tick is found, the plant must first be thoroughly washed with household or tar soap. Lather each leaf and each bosom, whipping the foam with your hands and gently processing all parts of the plant. Leave the flower for several hours (you can also for a day), covering it with a plastic bag... Then rinse off the soap thoroughly under a warm shower.

If the defeat was insignificant, then such a procedure will be sufficient, however, it is necessary be sure to repeat two to three times a week. The plant should be sprayed with warm water twice a day and inspected regularly.

Wash frames and sill hot water with any detergent ... The rest of the plants on the windowsill also need to be processed in order prevention... Spider mites do not tolerate fresh air and ventilation.

What if the defeat has gone far enough? You must first carry out the treatment with soap, then spray with preparations Intavir, Fitoverma, Karbofos... When processing a window, it is also worth adding "Karbofos" to the water.

Sometimes it helps a fairly simple method: an open container with finely chopped garlic or turpentine, close the plant tightly together with the container for 2-3 days. The edges of the pot must be greased. with tar.

Ways to fight flowers

How to get rid of spider mites on indoor flowers? An individual control method must be selected for each plant.

Orchid

Spider mite on an orchid - photo:

The flower is amazed many types of mites, for example, the phalaenopsis mite that lives in the sinuses. Spider mite on orchids - how to fight? First, the plant must be washed with soap, then treated with one of the chemicals, it is better to use a non-toxic Fitoverm or an aqueous solution of the drug "Actellik".

Spider mites on an orchid: what are the control measures? To combat the tick, use special sticks made in Holland, which are stuck into the soil in a pot with an orchid. Action sticks "Plant-pin" and "Etisso" is based on the following principle: the substance of which they are composed dissolves during watering, is absorbed into the ground and, together with water, is absorbed by the roots, from where it enters ground part plants, the flower becomes unsuitable for feeding ticks.

Soil, moss, orchid pots after purchase boiled water in order to prevent spider mites.

What does an orchid infected with a spider mite look like, and how to avoid plant infection - in this video:

Balsam

Balsams are often attacked by mites. If this happened at the end of summer, in autumn or winter, then the plant must drastically cut... Wash the rest and treat with an insecticide, better drug "Alatar", since it is very difficult to get rid of a tick on balsam.

Spider mite on balsam - how to fight? If the infection has occurred in spring and summer then the plant is treated soap suds, then sprayed with insecticide, the procedure is repeated several times after 3-5 days. If the plant is of little value, it is better. throw away and to prevent the appearance of ticks on other flowers.

Spider mite on balsam - photo:

Indoor rose

How to cure and save a rose from a spider mite at home? Spider mite on a rose in indoor conditions appears constantly therefore it is important to carry out prevention. But if the plant is already affected, then the treatment should be started as soon as possible. Are there any home remedies for spider mites on a rose?

On room rose a cobweb appeared: what to do? First, you need to wash the rose with hot, up to 50-55 degrees, water with dissolved soap... Leave the plant for a day under a plastic bag and then rinse with water of the same temperature.

Then you have to try processing garlic infusion... If this does not help, then spray with any chemical preparation, it is better to use "Neoron".

How to use spider mite remedy on a home rose? In each case, when you have to process a flower, you must resort to using different chemicals.

Spider mite on a room rose - photo:

Spider mite on a home rose: how to fight?

About, how to process home rose from spider mites, you will find out by watching the video:

Several Yet useful tips About, how to get rid from a spider mite on a rose at home, you will get from this video:

Ficus

For the prevention of spider mites, ficus is necessary spray regularly... Spider mite on ficus - how to fight? If infected, thoroughly wipe each leaf on both sides well soaped with a rag and, after keeping the plant for a day under a plastic bag, wash off the soap with warm water. Then you need to spray the ficus alcohol solution calendula, diluted with water, without missing a single leaf.

Effectively irradiating leaves ultraviolet that ticks can't stand. Ficus leaves can be covered oily the drug and leave it for several days.

Spider mite on ficus - photo:

Anthurium

If numerous colonies of ticks are found on a plant, you must first wash with soap, those leaves that are severely affected, cut out. Then remove from the pot, inspect the roots, remove damaged ones, carefully rinse the roots in warm water and transplanted into a clean container in new soil.

After that, spray the plant epin... This treatment is usually sufficient.

But if it was not possible to get rid of ticks in this way, then you will have to resort to spraying more toxic drugs, for example "Karate".

Spider mite on anthurium - photo:

Violet

Most often, violets (Saintpaulias) are affected by the cyclamen tick. Cut off the affected leaves, then spray the flower with the drug Fitovern, repeat the treatment twice after 10 days.

Spider mite on a violet - photo:

Dracaena

The plant infects a simple spider mite. The fight against it is to flush the long leaves. in warm water with soap.

If, after repeated water procedures, the tick still remains, then you need to resort to an insecticide. For example, to Fitovermu.

Spider mite on dracaena - photo:

The most effective prevention of spider mites on any indoor plant is washing under a warm shower with laundry or tar soap.

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Spider mite on indoor lemon is a very dangerous and widespread pest. This insect is very small in size, almost invisible to the naked eye, so it is very difficult to identify it and take timely measures to eliminate it. It feeds on the sap of the plant, its activity leads to starvation of the plant, drying out and falling of leaves.

The spider mite feeds on the sap from the leaf of the plant.

How to deal with spider mites on indoor citrus plants? What are the methods effective treatment homemade lemon and tangerine from ticks, how to prevent infection - we will share our experience. Evidence of activity spider mites on lemon leaves- the appearance of yellow dots, yellowing of the tips of the leaves, folding of the leaves. In the later stages of infection, cobwebs may appear, at first single stripes, and in advanced cases, whole nests inside twisted leaves.

This is what a spider mite looks like on a sheet under low magnification.

Spider mite, description and photo

Spider mite - arachnid, ranging in size from 0.3 to 0.6 mm, depending on gender and body condition. Has 6 or 8 legs. Insects of red color and their larvae of dark green color most often settle on home lemons. They move very slowly, they live most often on the back side of the leaf plate, but sometimes they can be found on the outside. With the naked eye, they can be identified as small red dots.

Spider mite on the back of the leaf, barely visible to the naked eye

Unfortunately, no such method has yet been invented by which it is possible to destroy everyone who has settled on indoor plants with one shot. As a rule, more than one treatment is needed, and not even two, before the last mite is defeated. And in this struggle, the choice of a remedy for a spider mite will play an important role.

Calm and only calm! If the number of spider-like monsters on your plant is small, then it is quite possible to get by with folk means of destruction.

1. Medical alcohol

Enough effective remedy from spider mites - rubbing alcohol (96%). Moisten a cotton swab with it and wipe the leaves of the plant - the mite will be destroyed (recall that you cannot take eggs this way!). Alcohol has the ability to evaporate quickly, so the leaves of the plant should theoretically not be damaged. However, it is still better not to experiment in this way with thin fuchsia or petunia leaves. But ficus, hibiscus, date palm, dieffenbachia and other "thick-skinned" will not even feel the touch of alcohol.

2. Soap (laundry soap is better, but any other will do as well)

If you have a spider mite, you can treat the plant with regular soap. To do this, we bring our plant into the bathroom and wipe all the leaves and branches with a soapy sponge. The more foam the better. We soap the pot and the pallet just as well. We also spray the ground with soapy water, but just a little, so as not to get on the roots and damage the plant. Unfortunately, some growers act radically and shed the entire earthy clod, and then they are surprised that the plant has dried up in a week. Do not repeat other people's mistakes, there should be a measure in everything!

So, after you soap the plant, do not rush to rinse off the foam. Wait 3-4 hours - this will be enough. The soap forms a film on the leaves through which gas exchange does not occur, that is, the plant “does not breathe”. Therefore, leaving it in such lathery conditions overnight is risky. After the soap is washed off, cover the plant with a bag for a day, without waiting for the water droplets to dry. This will be a "double blow" for those ticks that are still alive after the soap. The increased humidity under the bag will become unbearable for them and they will die.

You can often find a recommendation to spray plants with soapy water instead of wiping them with a sponge. In some cases, this is the only correct solution, for example, when many plants with small leaves are infected. Wipe each leaf - you will be tortured, and you can spray it in a matter of minutes.

By the way, as an alternative to soap, you can use any dishwashing detergent, for example, the same "Fairy".

3. Infusion of garlic

We take two heads of garlic and chop them finely. We put the resulting raw material in a jar and fill it with 1 liter of water, close with a lid. We put the jar in a dark cabinet and leave for 5 days. After this period, we spray the plant with the resulting infusion, diluted with water in a 1: 1 ratio.

4. Infusion of onion peel

Pour 100 g of onion husks with 5 liters of water and leave for 4-5 days. After the infusion, filter and spray the affected plants.

Chemical control of spider mites - drugs of mass destruction

The Putin tick is an arachnid "animal", therefore it is pointless to use insecticides (means against insect pests) to destroy it. Other drugs are effective against ticks - acaricides and insectoacaricides.

1. Actellic - a toxic agent of "armor-piercing" action

This spider mite remedy belongs to the series of insectoacaricides, that is, it destroys both arachnids and insects. It kills ticks on the spot, therefore it is most often recommended in case of massive damage to plants, when other drugs may not be as effective.

When spraying plants with Aktellik, it should be remembered that this agent is very toxic. Carry out processing either on outdoors or with good ventilation.

2. Fitoverm - biological insectoacaricide

Another insectoacaricide that does a great job of killing ticks and unwanted insects on your plants. Its advantage is much less toxicity, therefore, spraying can be carried out in closed rooms, for example, in a bathroom. Naturally, you should not lose your vigilance - carry out the treatment at an accelerated pace, and at the end - wash your face, hands, rinse your mouth, wash your clothes. In general, comply with all safety requirements that must be observed when working with hazardous substances.

3. Neoron - acaricide with ovicidal action

Rare preparations for spider mites damage not only adults, but also their eggs. One of these universal remedies is Neoron. This is not to say that eggs are completely destroyed and one etching procedure can be dispensed with, but the fact that a significant part of them is damaged is a fact. As a rule, 2 treatments with Neoron are enough to destroy the entire population of ticks.

4. Other drugs - we will try to grasp the immensity

In addition to the above drugs, you can use: Sunmight (as well as Neoron destroys tick eggs), Aktofit, Akarin, Apollo, Vermitek, Fufanon (analog of karbofos), etc.

In many sources, there is an opinion that the traditional insecticide Aktaru can be used as an acaricidal agent. So does Aktara work from a spider mite? In fact, many experienced flower growers note the destruction of the tick just after Aktara spilled the earth in a pot with plants. So, even if this phenomenon is not supported by the inscription on the label, this does not mean that it does not exist. Try it!

Biological measures against spider mites

There is another way to get rid of a spider mite. The method is quite specific, but completely harmless to humans and pets. In addition, it does not imply any laborious spraying, exposure of plants under the bag and other body movements.

The essence of the biological fight against spider mites is to use for this their natural enemies - phytoseiulus and amblyseius. These are also ticks, but only predatory. You can buy them in garden centers, flower shops or on the Internet.

As soon as you release phytoseiulus or amblyseius into the plant pot, they will immediately start looking for food for themselves. In a day, 1 predator eats 5 spider mites or 10 eggs - not bad! Thus, the more predators you acquire, the faster you will be able to destroy the malicious pests. The only thing is that as soon as the predators are left without food, they will die, so it will not work to store them until the next invasion of spider mites.

If there are indoor plants in the house, the grower periodically has to deal with attacks of pests, one of the most unpleasant and dangerous is the well-known spider mite. It has a very small size and is able to allocate cobwebs, thanks to which it can move, and also protect its clutches. Ticks can live on the most different cultures since they are omnivorous.

Reasons for the appearance

Florists often wonder where this pest comes from. Spider mites can appear on indoor plants for several reasons.

If new plants have appeared at home, they must be checked.- it is possible that they are amazed. However, due to the fact that detection of ticks can be difficult due to their small size, inspection is not always effective. Therefore, it is best to organize quarantine for such plants for a little over 2 weeks to make sure there are no pests.

Similar mites can be found in the ground. In this case, infection occurs at the time of plant transplantation and rejuvenation. Purchased land is no exception - it must also be processed before use.

Many of these animals live in vegetable gardens. Accordingly, exposing plants to gardens and balconies can pose a hazard. Also, ticks can be carried by the wind through open windows, and most indoor plants are located on the windowsills.

One cannot help but mention the danger of old flower pots, which many growers prefer to keep in closets. They need to be processed before use. Also, pests can cling to the clothes of a person who has returned from the street.

Signs of plant damage

Specialists call the spider mite the ideal pest. It is able to multiply very quickly, is omnivorous and at the same time easily goes into diapause if conditions are not too favorable for life. The clutches left by the female and covered with cobwebs can be found on the walls of the containers, on the leaves from below, as well as in the ground itself. The eggs have a smooth shell. They can remain viable for several years without dying due to unfavorable conditions, but simply slowing down their development.

Plant habit indicates mite infestation. The main sign is the presence of a thin web, which is located at the bottom of the leaf plate and is a protective barrier for the ticks themselves, as well as for their eggs and larvae.

If the lesion is very severe, the plant will be visibly enveloped in such a net that collects dust and excrement from these small animals. but some species of pest practically do not weave a web.

Eggs are another sign of infection, but it should be noted that they are very difficult to see. The fact is that the diameter of each is less than a millimeter, in addition, they are very light or even translucent... They are located in small groups, from 1 to 3 eggs in each, and are covered with a protective layer of cobweb, which creates the most suitable conditions for development. It takes 3 days for the larvae to appear.

Such a mite eats plant sap. He can get it from anywhere in the flower. Small light spots appear on the affected area, they are best seen on the leaves. This leads to a slowdown in photosynthesis and disruption of intercellular structures, respectively, their proper functioning becomes impossible.

These specks grow over time and lead to yellowing of the leaves. They dry out in small areas, they also become sluggish and inelastic. A spider web plaque forms on top.

Finally, the last stage can be called leaf fall... The spots on their surface join, the sheet plate dries and falls off. The more pests are on the plant, the faster they are able to destroy it.

Views

To fight a pest, you need to know exactly how it looks. Such a mite is arachnid, its body usually has a length of 0.2 to 1.2 mm. However, some varieties can grow up to 5 mm in size. Duration life cycle individuals - from 8 to 40 days. It takes about a week for a viable mite to develop from the egg, ready for reproduction.

Most often, it is difficult to consider the animal itself, its appearance is identified by appearance and the condition of the plant.

There are quite a few varieties, but not all of them affect indoor plants.

Ordinary

These arachnids attack crops and may well live on indoor plants. Their size is about half a millimeter. Both eggs and adults are yellow-green in color. Crops are eaten at the root. Several offspring appear annually.

Red

These pests have a particular weakness for indoor flowers. For example, roses, lemons, orchids and others suffer from them. Such mites are very thermophilic, so they reproduce well at home. Females are brighter than males.

Atlantic

These small green-yellow pests can grow up to 0.4 mm in size. The most comfortable conditions for reproduction are warm and high humidity. Of indoor plants, palms and citrus are preferred.

False

The false mite differs in that it does not entwine the plant with cobwebs. It is very small, approximately 0.2 mm. The colors can be red or green. Such pests attack citrus fruits, orchids and palms.

Cyclamen

As the name suggests, the pest is an adherent of certain crops. Most often it affects cyclamens. If they are not found, they will settle on geraniums or gloxinia.

Cyclamen spider mites often live in greenhouses. The most comfortable conditions for its active development are high humidity and warmth. It is very small, capable of reaching a maximum size of 0.2 mm, so it is rather difficult to consider it.

Clusters of pests resemble dust in appearance.

Wide

Such a tick very rarely lives on garden plots preferring indoor plants. It is not too difficult in terms of struggle, as it usually hides its clutches poorly. May appear mainly on cacti, figs or citrus fruits.

Cactus flat

Such mites are also known as flat beetles. It does not weave a web, for this reason it is not striking, and problems may arise with finding it. Prefers to eat citrus fruits.

Clover

Despite the fact that this pest is recognized as a lover of cereals, it can often be found on domestic plants. It has long legs and moves fairly quickly, hitting large areas. In apartments he prefers to settle on ficuses and pereromii.

Ways to fight

Killing spider mites is not easy. He easily enters diapause under unfavorable conditions, leaving it very quickly.

There are basic rules for pest control. Let's consider them in more detail.

The affected plant must be isolated from others. The pot and the place where it is located must be processed regularly. The ground is protected with polyethylene during spraying.

If some parts of the flower have too strong a concentration of cobwebs and pests, it is better to remove them. It is also important to periodically replace processing tools so that addiction does not form. Repeated measures are carried out at the time specified in the instructions, even in the case when arachnids are not noticeable on the surface.

When the treatment is over, it is better to transplant the plant into a new pot. In this case, the root system must be treated with biological products, and the soil must be disinfected.

Special means

Chemical preparations require adherence to dosage and frequency of use. They are divided into two subgroups, consisting of acaricides and insectoacaricides. Experts believe that the most powerful effect will be achieved if formulations with different active components are alternated with each other.

When using chemicals, it must be borne in mind that this pest is not an insect, so there will be no result from the use of insecticides. Let's consider the most popular drugs.

"Actellik" is in great demand. It affects both insects and arachnids with equal success, which are ticks. However, it is very toxic, therefore, when processing indoor plants, it is recommended to take them outside, for example, on a balcony.

This drug is very effective, therefore it can be used even with severe infections. It even destroys exotic species of ticks, which are rarely found on the territory of our country. The only drawback is that it does not have a negative effect on eggs, for this reason, it will not work to be limited only to them.

Another well-known acaricidal drug is Fitoverm. It is much less toxic than the previous remedy, therefore it can be used even in closed rooms. However, the treated plants must be placed out of the reach of children and animals. It is allowed to use the drug without a mask and gloves, the main thing is to thoroughly wash your hands and wash your face after spraying. Acts on larvae and adult mites without killing egg clutches.

This drug may have another name - "Kleschevit". It should be noted that maximum efficiency is achieved when the ambient temperature is between 22 and 28 degrees. Without this condition, the impact is significantly reduced.

If you want to destroy not only pests, but also their eggs, you can use the drug "Neoron"... It is quite toxic, therefore, when used indoors, care must be taken to ensure good ventilation. However, experts recommend using the remedy repeatedly to eliminate all ticks. According to the instructions for use, there should be at least three treatments, and the interval between them should be from 3 to 5 days.

The drug "Sunmight" has a similar effect., which destroys not only adults and larvae, but also egg clutches. The main nuance is that it is used only once every 6 months, otherwise the ticks will acquire immunity. The impact occurs only with direct contact, this moment must be taken into account in the processing process, which must be carried out as carefully as possible.

Quite often for getting rid of spider mites a drug called "Aktara" is used... It is very popular in the fight against various types of insect pests. However, experts warn that spider mites are not insects, so the remedy may be ineffective. At the same time, many growers speak positively about the experience of using the poison in this particular direction.

Traditional methods

You can remove spider mites using folk methods. They are safer and can be used without anxiety in rooms where children and pets are. Turning to home remedies is advisable when the infection has just begun and the tick has not yet had time to exert too strong an effect on the plant.

Florists recommend using medical alcohol in the fight. It is diluted in water in proportions of 1: 10, after which a small cloth is moistened with the solution, with which each leaf of the plant is processed. This method does not affect the egg clutches, but it helps to get rid of adult mites.

It must be said that this method cannot be used on plants with a thin and sensitive surface: fuchsia, rose or petunia. It is effective when the pest has not had time to lay eggs. This tool is suitable, for example, for processing ficus or dieffenbachia.

Besides, spider mite does not like exposure to tobacco smoke very much... This method cannot be called the safest for a person, however, in the case when there are smokers in the family, this bad habit can be used for good. It is enough to place the plant next to the smoking area.

Toxins and combustion products contained in tobacco smoke can have a negative effect on the tick. However, at the same time, it is absolutely safe for larvae and egg clutches.

Very popular for pest control different types ordinary laundry soap. It is most convenient for them to treat plants with large leaves. With the help of soap, a thick foam is whipped, which is applied to the sheet plates and leads to the formation of a dense film that does not allow the mite to breathe and feed. The foam is left on the flower for 3-5 hours, after which it is gently washed off in the shower with a gentle pressure of warm water. After water procedures, the plant must be immediately covered with polyethylene, which will prevent the rapid evaporation of moisture.

I must say that these actions will be disastrous for adult pests... However, additional processing may be required to get rid of the eggs.

This method of struggle is considered one of the most common and affordable.

Helps in the fight against spider mites and garlic. One large head is rubbed on a grater or finely chopped, after which it is poured with 3 liters of water. The tincture is prepared within 5 days. After this time, it is filtered and used to spray the leaves of the plant. The method is recognized as quite effective, but only at the very beginning of the infection, when the number of ticks is not too large.

Prevention measures

The main task of flower growers is to constantly monitor indoor plants. Only in this case it is possible to notice the appearance of pests in time. It must not be forgotten that all new flowers must enter the rooms only after quarantine measures, which usually last from 2 to 4 weeks. Also, processing with folk remedies will be useful.

So, one of the main preventive measures is regular examination. The fact is that the pest can appear completely unexpectedly, being introduced, for example, through a window or clothes from the street. You can use glasses or a magnifying glass for inspection.

The lower part of the leaves is checked most carefully, this is where animals usually settle. If the plant has dry and unhealthy parts, they should be removed.

It is also very important to observe a certain microclimate. Ticks feel as comfortable as possible when the air in the house is dry and warm. This is especially true in winter. Most often, plants are located on the windowsill, respectively, there are heating radiators nearby, which contributes to dry air.

Moisture maintenance can be organized in several ways. For example, a florist can arrange basins of water around the apartment or use a special humidifier. Straight lines also have an adverse effect on ticks. Sun rays and drafts, so you should regularly arrange ventilation.

If there is not enough sun in the room, you can use ultraviolet lamps.

Spraying should also be carried out. They help to wash away the cobwebs, and also cause many inconveniences for ticks. However, you must not overdo it, because there are crops that do not like moisture, for example, violets.

Rinse the foliage of the plants under running water every month. For this, the ground is covered with a waterproof film, and the bush itself is watered with water from the shower. The pressure should not be too strong, and the temperature should be within 25-35 degrees.

We must not forget that any soil should be disinfected. The most common methods are freezing and roasting in the oven. These procedures allow you to destroy not only the larvae, but also the eggs, even if they are initially invisible.

Fighting spider mites is a very difficult and time-consuming exercise. It is not always effective, and in some cases the plant may simply die. Therefore, prevention and detection of the problem at its earliest stages are very important.