Has this ever happened to you: you wake up in the morning and come up to admire your flowers, but all the tops of the plants have drooped and are covered with cobwebs? A similar picture can be seen in indoor plants, and in the garden on flowers, trees and berries. The name of this misfortune is spider mite. It can penetrate everywhere and its tiny size makes it almost elusive. How quickly and efficiently get rid of spider mite once and for all and prevent its occurrence?

You need to know the enemy by sight

Spider mites(or scientifically in Latin - Tetranychidae) are distributed throughout our globe. But given their vitality, it is possible that beyond its borders J. Even in the ice of Antarctica, larvae of these insects were found. The species diversity of spider mites is simply amazing; there are more than 12 hundred different species.

This is what a spider mite looks like when zoomed in

The size of this pest is so small (less than one millimeter) that it is almost impossible to see it with the naked eye. The appearance of spider mites on indoor plants can be detected only when insect colonies reach impressive sizes. And also as a characteristic feature - the appearance of cobwebs near the leaf cuttings and at the bottom of the leaf.

This is what spider mite larvae look like

Mites feed on plant juices, located on the underside of the leaf blade, closer to the large veins. Spider mite, as well as forest ticks, has a sharp proboscis with which it pierces the leaf tissue and drinks the juice. As a result of the activity of a colony of pests, the plant begins to quickly wither, rapidly lose leaves and, ultimately, dies if timely measures are not taken.

And on this leaf you can see the spider mite itself, its larvae and the eggs it lays.

The lifespan of a tick is less than two months, but females manage to lay up to five thousand eggs during this time, from which a new generation of ticks emerges every 2-3 days. Therefore, the pest population is growing almost at lightning speed.

They are used against them special drugs — acaricides or insectoacaricides(they work against ticks and insects). Are there any special means from spider mites?

List of effective drugs

Is there the best remedy from spider mites? List the most effective chemical and biological preparations for spider mites.

Chemical:

Biological:

• Agravertine;
• Akarin;
• Fitoverm.

About the use of anti-spider mite products Fufanon And Aktellik will tell you experienced gardener in this video:

Description of drugs

Aktara

Aktara's anti-spider mite product contains thiamethoxam from the group of neonicotinoids and is not an acaricidal agent.

According to official data, it does not act on ticks, but many plant growers have noticed reverse effect.

After treatment with Aktara, not only insects die, but also phytophagous mites.

Fitoverm

Biological insectoacaricide, belongs to the 4th generation of biological products. Fitoverm against spider mites has a very broad spectrum of effects and works against mites and many insects.

Antiklesch and Fufanon

Two insectoacaricides produced different companies containing same active ingredient in the same concentration. Because of this, the drugs are identical in action and other parameters.

Aktellik

Insectoacaricide from the group of organophosphorus compounds. Is also fumigant, penetrating through the breathing holes.

Apollo

Acaricide with ovicidal property, destroying the eggs. It does not kill adults, but it sterilizes them, depriving them of the ability to reproduce.

• Release form. Suspension concentrate, packaged in bottles of different sizes.
• Compound. The main substance is clofentesine, concentration 500 g/l.
• Mechanism of influence. It enters the body of ticks by intestinal and contact methods and sterilizes them, disrupting the normal functions of the reproductive system. Has a strong effect on eggs and larvae toxic effect, destroying them.
• Duration of action. It works 2 times longer than other acaricides - the protective period is about a month.
• Compatibility. Combines with non-alkaline growth accelerators.
• When to use? Under standard conditions - in the absence of precipitation, wind and high solar activity. Use at home is not prohibited; it is recommended to use a respirator and gloves when working with the drug.
• How to prepare the solution? Pour 2 ml of product into 5 liters cold water, stir. This is usually enough to process 10 sq.m. landing
• Method of application. Carefully spray all plant surfaces, trying to treat even hidden areas. The better the bush is moistened with the product, the greater the chance of destroying the entire pest colony.
• Toxicity. Apollo is practically harmless to bees and other insects; it is toxic to people and animals, but very weakly. Belongs to toxicity class 4.

Neoron

Innovative a drug that is guaranteed to reduce colonies of any vegetarian ticks.

• Release form. Emulsion concentrate, packaged in ampoules with a capacity of 2 and 5 ml.
• Compound. The main substance is bromopropylate. Concentration 500 g per l.
• Mechanism of action. It is used for contact penetration, after which it disrupts the activity of many systems of the tick’s body.
• Duration of action. Depends on and varies from 10 to 40 days.
• Compatibility. Combines well with modern fungicides and insecticides. It is not recommended to mix with other acaricides and alkaline agents.
• When to use? At the time of applying the acaricide and 3-4 hours after this there should be no wind, precipitation, high humidity and strong solar activity. Perfect for use in the home, however, before treatment, protect the skin with clothing and remove animals and children from the premises. After the procedure - do wet cleaning to prevent contact of the drug with the skin.
• How to prepare a working solution? Depending on the number of pests, use 10 to 20 ml of the product dissolved in a bucket of water. This amount is enough to process 10 bushes, 2-5 trees or 100 square meters. m of planting area. Storage of the solution is allowed for no longer than 2 hours.
• Directions for use. Since the route of entry of ticks into the body is exclusively contact, it is very important to thoroughly wet all accessible parts of the plants. And do not allow the drug to flow onto the ground.
• Toxicity. It is slightly dangerous for insects, as it has low toxicity, classified as class 4. May cause severe irritation to the skin or mucous membranes in humans.

Resume

The big advantage of acaricides is that they do not pose a high toxic hazard for people, animals and insects, so they can be used without danger.

A wide range modern means against ticks allows each consumer to choose the optimal product.

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Spider mites on indoor plants - photo:

Numerous light spots, and if the colony is large, then the plant is covered with a thin, barely noticeable cobweb(hence the name mite) and very soon begins to dry out.

They can be difficult to detect due to too small in size and color, helping to blend in with the foliage (mites are brownish, greenish and yellowish in color). Females remaining for the winter are red in color.

Female ticks live less than a month, but during this period they are capable of laying hundreds of eggs. New individuals appear in the clutch after three days. The most big problem is that eggs remain alive for up to 5 years.

They wait in the wings on the bark, in the axils of the plant, in the soil and even in window frames, on window sills and in chipped flower pots. That's why the fight against them can be long.

Spider mites are often brought from the store, so the new plant must be quarantined for at least two weeks.

Types of ticks

Cobwebs on flowers: what to do? To understand how to remove spider mites from indoor flowers, you need to know that they there are several types:

Houseplants are also attacked by other types of mites: Pacific, strawberry, red(flat).

All mites are capable adapt to the most unfavorable conditions, slow down vital processes before the onset good conditions for reproduction. This state is called diapause.

How to fight at home?

Fighting spider mites is difficult, so it’s worth doing prevention.

Most types of mites do not like humid air, and plants need to Spray more often, maintain humidity on the right level in different ways.

Immersing the plant in water It rarely helps, because mites are able to form an air bubble around themselves.

The leaves of the plant need wipe on both sides with a damp soft cloth, which must be constantly rinsed in hot water so as not to transfer mites from plant to plant. Fallen leaves and flowers should not be left in the pot.

Pots in front reuse must be washed with detergents, it is better to store them in unheated rooms in winter. Wash frames with detergents. Paint wooden frames as often as possible.

Spider mites not only harm the plant themselves, but are also carriers of various diseases, for example, gray rot and spores of various fungi.

Processing

How to treat flowers against spider mites at home?

All remedies will be effective only if multiple processing. Neighboring plants, frames and window sills also need to be treated.

Treatment

How to cure flowers from spider mites? If a mite is detected, the plant must first be thoroughly washed with laundry or tar soap. Lather each leaf and each axil, whipping the foam with your hands and carefully working all parts of the plant. Leave the flower for several hours (you can also leave it for a day), covering it with a plastic bag. Then rinse thoroughly with soap warm shower.

If the lesion was minor, then such a procedure will be sufficient, although it is necessary be sure to repeat two or three times during the week. The plant needs to be sprayed warm water twice a day and check regularly.

Wash the frames and window sill hot water with anyone detergent . The remaining plants on the windowsill also need to be treated in order to prevention. Spider mites do not tolerate fresh air and ventilation.

What to do if the defeat has gone far enough? You must first treat with soap, then spray with preparations "Intavir", "Fitoverma", "Karbofos". When treating a window, it is also worth adding Karbofos to the water.

Sometimes it helps A fairly simple method: Place an open container with finely chopped garlic or turpentine, tightly close the plant along with the container for 2-3 days. The edges of the pot need to be lubricated tar.

Ways to fight flowers

How to get rid of spider mites on indoor flowers? For each plant it is necessary to select an individual control method.

Orchid

Spider mite on an orchid - photo:

The flower is amazed many types of ticks, for example, the phalaenopsis mite living in the sinuses. Spider mites on orchids - how to fight? First, the plant must be washed with soap, then treated with one of chemicals, it is better to use non-toxic "Fitoverm" or an aqueous solution of the drug "Aktellik".

Spider mites on an orchid: what are the control measures? To combat mites, special sticks made in Holland are used, which are stuck into the soil in a pot with an orchid. Action “Plant-pin” and “Etisso” sticks based on the following principle: the substance of which they consist dissolves during watering, is absorbed into the ground and, together with water, is absorbed by the roots, from where it enters ground part plants, the flower becomes unsuitable for ticks to feed on.

Soil, moss, orchid pots after purchase treated with boiling water for the prevention of spider mites.

What an orchid affected by spider mites looks like and how to avoid infesting plants - in this video:

Balsam

Mites often infest balsam trees. If this happened at the end of summer, autumn or winter, then the plant needs cut off radically. Wash the remaining part and treat it with an insecticide, better with medicine "Alatar", since it is very difficult to get rid of mites on balsam.

Spider mites on balsam - how to fight? If infection occurs spring or summer, then the plant is treated with soap foam, then sprayed with insecticide, the procedure is repeated several times after 3-5 days. If the plant is not of particular value, it is better throw away and prevent the appearance of mites on other flowers.

Spider mite on balsam - photo:

Indoor rose

How to cure and save a rose from spider mites at home? Spider mite on a rose in room conditions appears constantly Therefore, it is important to carry out prevention. But if the plant is already affected, then treatment must begin as quickly as possible. Are there home remedies for spider mites on roses?

On indoor rose a web has appeared: what to do? First, you need to wash the rose with hot, up to 50-55 degrees, water with dissolved soap. Leave the plant for a day under a plastic bag and then rinse with water at the same temperature.

Then you need to try the processing garlic infusion. If this does not help, then spray with any chemical, it is better to use "Neoron".

How to use a spider mite remedy on a house rose? In each case, when you have to process a flower, you must resort to the help of different chemicals.

Spider mites on an indoor rose - photo:

Spider mites on a home rose: how to fight?

About how to process homemade rose from spider mites, you will find out by watching the video:

A few more useful tips about how to get rid of from spider mites on a rose at home, you will get from this video:

Ficus

To prevent spider mites, ficus spray regularly. Spider mites on ficus - how to fight? If infected, thoroughly wipe each leaf on both sides. well soaped with a rag and, after keeping the plant for a day under a plastic bag, wash off the soap with warm water. Then you need to spray the ficus alcohol solution of calendula, diluted with water, without missing a single leaf.

Irradiation of leaves is effective ultraviolet light, which ticks cannot tolerate. Ficus leaves can be covered oil-containing the drug and leave it like that for several days.

Spider mites on ficus - photo:

Anthurium

If numerous colonies of mites are found on a plant, it must first be wash with soap, cut out those leaves that are severely affected. Then remove from the pot, inspect the roots, remove damaged ones, carefully rinse the roots in warm water and transplant into a clean container in new soil.

After this, spray the plant epinome. As a rule, such treatment is sufficient.

But if you fail to get rid of ticks in this way, you will have to resort to spraying more toxic drugs, for example "Karate".

Spider mites on anthurium - photo:

Violet

Most often, violets (Saintpaulias) are affected by the cyclamen mite. Cut off the affected leaves, then spray the flower with the drug "Fitovern", repeat the treatment twice after 10 days.

Spider mite on a violet - photo:

Dracaena

The plant is infested by a simple spider mite. The fight against it is to wash the long leaves in warm water with soap.

If after repeated water procedures If the mite still remains, you need to resort to an insecticide. For example, to "Fitoverma".

Spider mite on dracaena - photo:

The most effective prevention of spider mites on any indoor plant is washing in a warm shower with laundry or tar soap.

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Spider mites belong to the class Arachnids. This must be taken into account when choosing a means of pest control; preparations for killing insects do not work on it.

It lives for about a month, the female can lay unfertilized eggs, from which new female ticks hatch in 3-5 days, capable of laying eggs (up to a hundred pieces) on their own within a week. In a short time, the population can increase hundreds of times. Spider mites overwinter in the ground or in crevices of greenhouses and greenhouses, eggs are waiting favorable conditions do not lose viability for several years.

Just emerging, the spider mite larva bites into the leaf suitable plant from the bottom side, and begins to suck out the juice. The spider mite “menu” includes about 200 plant species. The appearance of the pest can be detected by noticing yellow drying spots and spots on the surface of the leaves. Looking at the underside of the leaf, you can see a thin web and small greenish or red creatures - this is the spider mite. When the pest population is large, plant leaves quickly dry out, growth slows down and is inhibited. In addition, spider mites can carry infections dangerous to plants (gray rot, viruses). If urgent measures are not taken, you can lose the entire plantation; the mite spreads very quickly.

Ticks are especially rampant in protected soil. In a greenhouse, with its elevated air temperature and many places where you can comfortably overwinter, the tick feels great. Therefore, in addition to the usual means of exterminating the pest, autumn washing and disinfection of the greenhouse is mandatory.

Preparations to combat spider mites

Cucumbers, eggplants, tomatoes, peppers, and beans are especially often affected by spider mites. It causes considerable damage to flowers, especially asters and roses. Apple trees, cherries, pears, mulberries, currants, strawberries and gooseberries also suffer from the pest.

When choosing a drug to combat ticks, you need to remember that it is not an insect, and there is no point in using insecticides.

Acaricides used against spider mites: Omite, Flumite, Demitan, Apollo, Bitoxibacillin (10 g per 1 liter of water), Borneo. Insectoacaricides will also be effective: Fufanon, Oberon, Aktofit, Kleschevit, Fitoverm (1 ml per 1 liter of water), Karate, Agravertin, Akarin (2 ml per 1 liter of water), Vertimek.

The drugs are diluted in strict accordance with the attached instructions.

Important! Treatment with chemicals is carried out taking all precautions: when spraying on foliage, you must wear a respirator, goggles and gloves. After finishing work, put your work clothes in the wash, wash your face and hands with soap. Smoking or eating while working is prohibited!

Due to the short development cycle of the mite and the ineffectiveness of the drug on the pest eggs, several plant treatments are carried out. Usually, 3 – 5 sprayings are enough, with an interval of 4 – 7 days. The higher the air temperature, the shorter the interval between sprayings.

The tick has the ability to get used to and adapt to toxic substances, so medications need to be changed regularly. You need to focus on changing the active ingredient by carefully reading the composition of the drug on the package.

The disadvantage of using chemicals is their toxicity to pets and people.

Some substances (phosphorus-based) are prohibited from being used in closed spaces. Many products cannot be sprayed on fruit-bearing plants. The use of such strong agents is justified in case of severe damage to plants and a large planting area.

Folk methods of struggle

Spider mites cannot tolerate high air humidity. When the number of pests is small and to prevent its occurrence, it is useful to wash the plants with a stream cool water. In greenhouses, barrels and buckets of water are placed to increase air humidity (at 80% - 85% humidity, the tick dies). These measures are quite effective, provided that the plants high humidity not harmful. This method works well for cucumbers. To increase air humidity in open ground In addition to the shower, the bushes can be wrapped in pieces of film or placed wide containers of water under them.

The spread of the pest is prevented by timely (preferably daily) collection of affected foliage and its burning.

In the greenhouse you can place open jars of turpentine or ammonia. The fumes from these substances will poison the tick. Less caustic, but still good remedy- chopped garlic and onion.

Sowing calendula among vegetables will help scare away the pest from the beds.

You can use an effective biological method to combat spider mites in a greenhouse - start a colony of predators that feed on them. These are predatory mites Amblyseius and Phytoseilus. They are not dangerous to plants and will die when they deal with the pest. You can buy them at large garden nurseries.

Washing the leaves with soapy water will help get rid of the pest. To prepare it, take simple laundry or tar soap, which can be purchased at garden store special green. Dissolve the soap in a bucket of water and wash the affected plant generously.

Important! When the soap solution dries, it forms a film on the leaves, which prevents the plant from breathing. Therefore, a couple of days after treating with soap, the bush should be washed with plain water.

It is easy to prepare an infusion of onion and garlic for spraying affected plants. 200 g of garlic or onion are crushed and infused in a liter of water.

For onions, a few hours are enough. The garlic is infused for a day, then the solution is diluted with water 3-4 times. The resulting mixture copes well with spider mites, even if their numbers are small.

Herbal infusions for spraying plants against ticks:

• dandelion infusion - 0.5 kg of greenery is infused for several hours in a bucket of water;
• calendula – 100 g of crushed herbs per 1 liter of water, infused for 4 – 5 days;
• celandine - a teaspoon of herb, pour a glass of boiling water and cool;
• yarrow – brew 100 g of dry raw material with a liter of boiling water, dilute with 5 liters of water.

Preventive measures

1. It is necessary to regularly inspect the plants in order to notice the pest as early as possible and take action.
2. Autumn digging of soil and filling the soil phosphorus fertilizers will help destroy the pest hiding in the ground.
3. Greenhouses and greenhouses are washed and replaced in the fall top layer soil, fumigated with a sulfur bomb, and the frame is whitened with lime.

As a rule, the main reason for the appearance of spider mites on indoor plants is the acquisition of another flower in flower shop. Larvae or even adults remain on the plants as a result of proper care for plants.

That's why! Every time you buy new flower, you should carefully examine each leaf of the plant, as well as the soil for the presence harmful insects. To be on the safe side, it is better to place purchased flowers in a separate place, for quarantine. After 2 weeks, if no signs of pest activity appear, the flowers can be placed in their permanent place.

The first signs of mite infestation of plants:

• The leaves begin to turn yellow from the bottom. Affected areas lose chlorophyll, become discolored and dry out.
• Because the leaves don't get required quantity nutrients, then they curl and fall off.
• The places where the spider mite colony has settled are covered with a thin web.
• If you do not start fighting these pests, the plant gradually weakens and may die.

The infected plant is immediately removed from its place and quarantined.

Help against spider mites:

• Vermitek.
• Fitoverm.
• Aktofit.
• Akarin.
• Mites.
• Agravertine.

Interesting! After treatment, it may take from 3 to 7 days before the pests die. These compounds are less toxic, and they act differently. Therefore, you should not expect instant destruction of pests or doubt the effectiveness of the drugs.

If ticks multiply very quickly and biological products, and even more so, traditional methods, do not cope with their task, it is better to resort to the use of chemicals, so-called acaricides. Some types of mites have already managed to adapt to the action of chemicals, so you have to use 2 or even 3 different drugs. Anyway, effective remedy can always be found.

The use of chemicals involves the use individual funds protection, along with some rules. For example:

• Wear long sleeves, a hat and gloves.
• To treat indoor plants, it is permissible to use drugs of toxicity class 3-4. More toxic products are intended for outdoor use.
• Before spraying, the root zone is closed so that chemical composition didn't hit the roots. Alternatively, you can use a plastic bag.
• Processing of the plant is carried out strictly according to the instructions. If the flower is seriously affected, then more than one such treatment will be required, but possibly all four, to ensure that the pest is destroyed.

The following drugs have this effect:

• Sunmite.
• Floromite.
• Flumite.
• Apollo.
• Oberon.

You can prepare the following compositions:

• Onion infusion. To do this, you need to take a medium-sized onion and cut it into strips or cubes, then pour boiling water over them. After 4 hours, the infusion is filtered, poured into a spray bottle, and then the leaves are sprayed with this solution.
• Potato tops infusion. Green raw materials are crushed and poured with 1 liter of boiling water. After 4 hours, the solution is ready for use.
• The use of celandine. To prepare the infusion, take 1 liter of boiling water and pour it into 2 tablespoons of green or dried celandine leaves. After 4 hours, the solution is ready for use.
• Yarrow decoction. You need to take 1 liter of boiling water and 100 grams of yarrow. Boil the solution for 3 minutes, let it sit for 4 hours and it can be used, but before that it should be filtered.
• Dandelion infusion. You need to take the leaves and roots of the plant, chop them and take 3 tablespoons, after which the raw material is poured with boiling water. After 4 hours, the solution is filtered and used for its intended purpose.

Instructive! Only the upper surface of the leaves can be treated with a soap solution. The respiratory pores are located at the bottom of the leaf. If these pores become closed with soap suds and then dry out, gas exchange may be disrupted and the leaves will wither.

• Every three days it is recommended to wipe the leaves of indoor flowers and other plants with a damp cloth. ornamental plants. To do this you need to take hot water and rinse the rag well every time.
• Do not allow the soil to dry out.
• Constantly remove fallen leaves from the flowerpot, which can serve as a hiding place for ticks.
• Flowers are regularly fertilized and maintained temperature regime and humidity. If the plant is strong and healthy, then even ticks may find it too tough.

Novice gardeners believe that they can get rid of mites if they completely immerse the plant in water. Actually this is not true. Firstly, you can harm the flower itself, and secondly, an air bubble forms around the mite. Of course, if you keep a flower in water for several hours, the effect will be obvious, but it is unlikely that any flower will be able to withstand this. Most effective way- this is wiping the leaves with hot water, but this method will not be effective if many colonies of spider mites are found on the plant.

In order not to spend a lot of effort and energy fighting flat pests, it is better to stick to certain rules for caring for indoor plants. If you really like flowers so much and can’t live without them, then you need to care for them properly.