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Originally Posted by nucci60
I amm starting to bring in newly dug and other potted bananas. They are already starting with the spider mite problems. Are there any good systemic insecticides I can use instead of spraying all the time? Last winter I tried washing down the leaves and the "soapy" water spray method, but they always returned.  |
You probably know that systemics are never used on fruiting plants, otherwise you (or someone) will eat the poison.
I have yet to find a systemic that advertises control of spider mites for more than 4 to 6 weeks. For example, try this search:
site:www.bayeradvanced.com mites systemic