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Hi Jess,

You've taken all the reasonable steps. *IMHO, the depth of your problem warrants a 100% preventive malathion application on all your non-edible plants.

Please refer to the following page for some hints about how to handle insecticide, and coping with malathion on common plants.

http://www.diynet.com/DIY/article/0,2058,1999,FF.html

Keep in mind that these insecticides are non-discriminatory, and will kill beneficial insects as well as harmful pests. *I have not used the DIP method discussed in the article, but have had good success with spray application according to package directions. *You really need to thoroughly drench the foliage.

If you do spray, use a dedicated spray bottle (they can be had at the drugstore for a dollar or two) and label it well with the date and prior contents so you won't be using it for something else later.

Best regards,

Matt

28-Dec-2001	#2
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,745	Re: Very tired of what I believe are spider mites Hi Jess, You've taken all the reasonable steps. IMHO, the depth of your problem warrants a 100% preventive malathion application on all your non-edible plants. Please refer to the following page for some hints about how to handle insecticide, and coping with malathion on common plants. http://www.diynet.com/DIY/article/0,2058,1999,FF.html Keep in mind that these insecticides are non-discriminatory, and will kill beneficial insects as well as harmful pests. I have not used the DIP method discussed in the article, but have had good success with spray application according to package directions. You really need to thoroughly drench the foliage. If you do spray, use a dedicated spray bottle (they can be had at the drugstore for a dollar or two) and label it well with the date and prior contents so you won't be using it for something else later. Best regards, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today!* bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!