Spider Mites: Spot And Stop These Tiny Destroyers!

Small but dangerous, spider mites destroy crops quickly. Here's how to spot them early and learn safe and effective methods to eliminate them.

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Spider mites are small insects that feed on leaf sap. They web and produce yellow spots, leaf fall, and stunted plant growth.

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Check between leaves for small red or white specks. Fine webbing is usually an indication that they have infestated and begun breeding.

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They love hot dry conditions and primarily attack vegetables such as chilli, tomato, brinjal, and flowers.

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Spray neem oil, soap water, or garlic–chilli extract. These decrease mite population without affecting beneficial insects.

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Keep plants humid. Spider mites hate moisture—mist leaves gently in fields or polyhouses.

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Apply miticides such as Dicofol or Abamectin only when infestation is severe and natural sprays fail.

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Monitor regularly and take early action to save your crop. Do not wait for webs!

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