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  • Mites on Bamboo

    Created by Linda on June 5, 2016 at 7:05 am

    Reading an article from Oregon State University it sounds like Phytoseiulis persimilis can be effective for heavier infestations of mites. My bamboo (area 25’l x 6’w x 20′ h) is infested and I’d like to try alternatives to pesticides. Can you provide insight? Thanks!

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  • June 5, 2016 at 11:31 am #200098

    Eric Vinje
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    Linda –

    Predatory Mites (Phytoseiulus persimilis) are an effective biological control for use against the two spotted spider mite. The predatory mite can only survive on two spotted spider mites (Tetranychus spp). I have included a link to our Spider Mite Control page below. Hope it helps!

    https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/houseplant-pests/spider-mite-control/

    Note: On severely infested plants it is important that you reduce the pest infestation prior to releasing predators. Consider spraying with an insecticidal soap or other non-residual insect control. If only a few plants are infested, consider removing them.

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