Small Spider

Question

The spiders and cobwebs are killing the plants and causing the leaves to drop. I sprayed the tops and bottoms of leaves with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and H2o. I was thinking of putting some in the watering can. Any other suggestions or comments? Thank you Athena

Answer 1

Sounds like spider mites. If this is the case, they will laugh peroxide off as a nice shower. These pests are hard to get rid of and will spread to any plant in the area.

Here is an article that will help you start to rid your plant of these:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm

Here are some more articles to help you craft your own pest control:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/natural-home-pesticides-organic-garden-pest-control.htm