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Post by floweringcherry on Aug 28, 2008 15:46:18 GMT 1
I have a problem with Red Spider Mite in the greenhouse. The Peppers and Aubergines are badly affected. I have been misting the plants twice a day to increase humidity, but it hasn't helped. Has anyone tried the nematodes for Red Spider and if so was it successful? I don't want to use chemicals on things I am going to eat.
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Post by Sleepy on Aug 28, 2008 15:51:47 GMT 1
I have a problem with Red Spider Mite in the greenhouse. The Peppers and Aubergines are badly affected. I have been misting the plants twice a day to increase humidity, but it hasn't helped. Has anyone tried the nematodes for Red Spider and if so was it successful? I don't want to use chemicals on things I am going to eat. ½ - 1 ounce Garlic 2-3 ounces of onion ½ - 1 ounce of cloves ½ - 1 ounce of Cayenne pepper Whiz in your blender with 1 Cup of water till very fine. Add this mixture to one gallon of room temperature water. This spray must be repeated 3 times at 5-day intervals to kill off freshly hatched mites (the spray will not kill the eggs). If the mixture gets washed off it must be re applied. |
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Post by floweringcherry on Aug 28, 2008 15:55:36 GMT 1
I have a problem with Red Spider Mite in the greenhouse. The Peppers and Aubergines are badly affected. I have been misting the plants twice a day to increase humidity, but it hasn't helped. Has anyone tried the nematodes for Red Spider and if so was it successful? I don't want to use chemicals on things I am going to eat. ½ - 1 ounce Garlic 2-3 ounces of onion ½ - 1 ounce of cloves ½ - 1 ounce of Cayenne pepper Whiz in your blender with 1 Cup of water till very fine. Add this mixture to one gallon of room temperature water. This spray must be repeated 3 times at 5-day intervals to kill off freshly hatched mites (the spray will not kill the eggs). If the mixture gets washed off it must be re applied. Thanks Sleepy, I will give it a go. I bet the greenhouse will smell nice ;D |
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Post by mickthecactus on Aug 29, 2008 9:04:54 GMT 1
And if it doesn't work you can always cook a curry with it.....
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Post by debbiem on Aug 29, 2008 9:34:08 GMT 1
And if it doesn't work you can always cook a curry with it.....  Red spider mite are the bane of henhouses too.  Where did you find that recipe information Sleepy?  |
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Post by Sleepy on Aug 29, 2008 9:39:05 GMT 1
And if it doesn't work you can always cook a curry with it..... Red spider mite are the bane of henhouses too. Where did you find that recipe information Sleepy? On the Internet Debbie. I wouldn't use it in a hen house - it would make the hens very uncomfortable if it got in their eyes. |
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Post by debbiem on Aug 29, 2008 9:40:42 GMT 1
Luckily we haven't got red spider mite in there atm - that is one amazing recipe though, it has to work I would think.
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Post by Sleepy on Aug 29, 2008 9:42:07 GMT 1
Luckily we haven't got red spider mite in there atm - that is one amazing recipe though, it has to work I would think. Lets hope so |
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Post by mickthecactus on Aug 29, 2008 9:43:15 GMT 1
I get RSM in the greenhouse too but it usually has done the damage before I find it. No sign of any this year though (famous last words).
I do use a chemical spray though (but then I don't eat them).
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Post by madonplants on Aug 29, 2008 12:59:54 GMT 1
And if it doesn't work you can always cook a curry with it..... Red spider mite are the bane of henhouses too. Where did you find that recipe information Sleepy? From here, Mrs B. |
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