I Have Insects on My Azalea Plant but They Are Not Red Spider Mites

They are orange, oval looking spider mites on the stems of my azalea. How do I get rid of them? I’ve sprayed with soap but didn’t work. I want to bring it inside and try for blooms over winter. Please can you help me? Thank you debbiesue29

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#1 Comment By AnnsGreeneHaus On 11/11/2012 @ 2:19 pm

It sounds like you have ‘two-spotted’ mites, The only thing I’ve ever used that really works is a miticide. This is not an “insecticide”. You should be able to find one at your local garden center or greenhouse. The type I have used is a 3 in 1, fungicide,, insecticide & miticide. Always use according to package directions. (Soap works on the ones that get sprayed, not the new ones just hatched.)

#2 Comment By Nikki On 11/12/2012 @ 7:51 am

Neem oil will also help. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[1]

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