Re: Spider Mites
I finally got some of the D.E. for x-mas, though my family bought me the powder-like dust instead of what you all suggested. So the other day my wife and I hauled all the bananas out of the garage while it was warm and started to dust them.
After 3-5 minutes of that I said it was pointless and decided to try and mix with water and use a sprayer. The dust mixed well enough and seemingly came out in the spray. So I'm curious if what was as effective as using the strainer?
I'm going to use the dust to mix with dirt in the spring; keep the little buggers at bay. I've already decided though that next year all my bananas (except a select few) are going in the ground. They just take up too much space in the garage and are a buffet for spider mites and aphids alike; and I need the room for my truer zone 10-14 tropicals.
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Malama 'Aina
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