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Originally Posted by lwabirds
I take rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball. I rub the leaves down (get them wet). It will kill the mites. You will have to monitor the plants for future mites. It works!
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Absolutely, 100% correct. This works great on mites, scale and mealybugs, but if you have quite a few plants, the D.E. method is easier and leaves some residual protection for future outbreaks. The D.E. spray can also get into the harder-to-reach places more effectively. Each method is great, it is just dependent upon the scale of the project. Generally, if you have mites on one plant, they will soon be found on others in the vicinity.