The spider mites are lovin my velutinas . I treated them with pesticide oil , soap and spray . Now , I'm letting nature take its course . I 'm seeing predatory insects now ...mites , dolichopodids .... and hoping their numbers will grow to reach a sort of natural balance .
I would have tried the chemicals again but my 9 year old is growing watermelons 'downstream ' of this mat and I really want to see the outcome of this natural approach .
My plants are only 3-5 ' tall . I have plenty of pups if anyone is interested .
