We grow Cilantro in our sun room so that we can enjoy fresh Cilantro year round. Lately it has developed a case of spider mites. I am going to try washing the mites off. I have concerns about using something like insecticidal soap or Neem (residual effect). So, any other ideas out there that may help?
Thanks
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Put the pot outside ,spray with water hose to knock them off.
May repeat every so often .
They thrive in dry conditions,without natural predators.
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Thanks. Moved it outside this morning and sprayed with hose. I broke off the main stalk, which was a possibility when dealing with a plant that had grow accustomed to it’s spot in the window. It’s still there as it’s a rainy day here and I’ll spray again later.
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There are predatory mites outside on vegetation That control spider mites . But not so much in your house.
I have had good luck with water sprays followed by a hand full of grass ( with attending predatory mites ) as a mulch when brought back inside . I just cut a handful of grass out of the base of a clump of fescue put it in the pot inside . So , bringing the good predatory mites inside .
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I’ll give it a shot. Thanks for the tip.
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