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The Hollyberry Lady · 09-29-2009, 07:42 PM

Look, I am new to banana growing and no one told me that spider mites were attracted to them, until I noticed some on the plant myself!

I immediately took the plant to the bathtub, and sprayed it with dishsoapy water in a spray bottle, and then showered it with a hard spray of clear water. It ridded them completely.

I shower my plants once a week,with a hard spray of water, making sure to get the undersides of the leaves most especially, because this is where mites take up residence.

If you are consistent with regular showering of your banana plants, you will never have a mite problem. A humidifier is also another great option to control mites because they like a dry atmosphere.

Good luck.

: )

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