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Originally Posted by JCDerrick
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I have yet to find a really effective way of controlling spider mites - other than spraying them off with water every few weeks (at least it's not chemicals).
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Water is a chemical, so I'm guessing you meant
synthetic chemical. And even with those, spider mites can be tough "evil" bugs to get rid of. Neem oil kills them by suffocation -- the oil interferes with their ability to respirate. By the way, not all Neem oil products are 100% non-synthetic -- some are fortified with synthetic versions of Chrysanthemum oil. If this concerns you, read the label and the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) which most manufacturers post online.