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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2008 10:55:34 GMT
 It was just starting to recover from the mould, and grow new leaves, and now those new leaves are beginning to drop. There are teeny webs between the branches, but I can't see any beasties. Heeeelp!
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Post by andy on Feb 1, 2008 11:04:45 GMT
Probably red spider mite. If you look on the underside of the leaves or in the webs, you will see tiny brown/red "dots" which are the beasties.
They thrive in hot, dry conditions and hate moist, humid air. So initially, give the plant a spray with tepid water...especially on the underside of the leaves. A systemic insecticide can then be used if desired but a daily spray is usually enough to keep them at bay.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2008 11:05:41 GMT
Thanks andy  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Feb 1, 2008 11:16:35 GMT
If andy is right and it is red spider mite which is difficult to get rid off, make sure you move the plant away from others that you may have. They do enjoy hopping onto other plants as I found to my cost many moons ago.
RF
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2008 11:20:28 GMT
Will they kill my plants? |
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Post by andy on Feb 1, 2008 11:31:47 GMT
They will spread and eventually kill your plants but im my experience, they're one of the easiest bugs to kill and keep away provided you spray your plants almost daily with tepid water (rain water or soft water is best as it doesn't leave limescale on the leaves)
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Post by Rosefriend on Feb 1, 2008 11:32:39 GMT
Again - I don't know what is on the market for red spider mite in the UK these days but Yes plants do not take kindly to being infested with them. I would get something and move your others plants a safe distance away.
Years ago I lost 6 plants within a short space of time.
RF
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2008 20:40:47 GMT
My bonsai is losing leaves rapidly  What can I buy to kill the little beasties? |
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Post by andy on Feb 10, 2008 6:22:45 GMT
If you still have RSM, get a general purpose systemic bug gun from any GC.
However, in my experience, this is pretty standard with most indoor bonsai...they are just swines to keep no matter how much TLC you throw at them
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Post by Biggles on Feb 10, 2008 11:07:44 GMT
Now that explains why I have 'lost' my two Bonsai I have 'binned' them and hav'nt replaced them--Bigs
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2008 16:15:32 GMT
I'm fighting back!! Just bought some baby bio houseplant pest killer stuff. Die, spider mites, die!!!! Mwahahahahahaha!
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Post by Rosefriend on Feb 13, 2008 16:16:43 GMT
I am behind you all the way RM....
RF
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2008 16:19:46 GMT
I have to confess to having discovered a sadistic streak. I've quite enjoyed squishing the little critters and imagining their puny cries for mercy...'no, please don't squish me!' etc. May need professional help  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Feb 13, 2008 16:49:19 GMT
Professional Help .......nooo I doubt it.... there aren't enough people to help us all...and you are on the end of a very long list........
RF
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Post by andy on Feb 13, 2008 17:09:47 GMT
Some people (including me) are allergic to RSM.....when i used to work for Rentokil Tropical Plants, i helped maintain some pretty large and impressive tropical landscapes in offices and atriums.
Sometimes the RSM got so bad that the webs used to get around my face if i was pruning or something....and it bought me out in a horrible burning rash/
Good luck RM
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2008 20:26:26 GMT
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Post by Tig on Feb 14, 2008 11:16:47 GMT
RM - thanks to Andys advice on spraying with tepid water I am managing to control the RSM that attacked my chilli and basil on my windowsill. No visible cobwebs and I am still spraying them daily, I have found the odd one crawling on the pots and squish them - not sure how long it will take to get rid of them totally though! Tig
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It was just starting to recover from the mould, and grow new leaves, and now those new leaves are beginning to drop. There are teeny webs between the branches, but I can't see any beasties. Heeeelp!
What can I buy to kill the little beasties?
RSM on your FACE?!?! 