Prevention and Treatment of Spider Mite Infestations
Of the dozens of different plant parasites which may plague an indoor garden, one of the most infamous, talked about, and feared is Tetranychida urtica — more commonly known as the two-spotted spider mite, or red spider mite. As luck would have it, these arachnids are also among the most common pests in indoor gardens. They are found everywhere. Native to Eurasia, they can now be found worldwide, particularly in controlled agriculture settings.
An infestation of spider mites can lead to a host of garden problems. Even a few mites can lead to increased plant stress and thus...