To destroy pests, including spider mites, it is customary to use insecticides.
At the same time, there are folk remedies that often prove to be no less effective – however, only in those cases when we are talking about the initial stage of the spread of this parasite.
Onion peel, crushed garlic or dandelion roots
To prepare the infusion, the raw material should be poured with hot water: 100 g of onion will require 5 liters of water, 2 cloves of garlic - 1 liter, as well as 20 g of dandelion roots. Wait a few days, then strain the solution and use it for spraying once every 2-3 days.
Alcohol
Rubbing alcohol causes spider mites to become dehydrated, which kills them. To make a pest control solution, mix 1 cup of rubbing alcohol with 4 cups of water and spray on plants, paying special attention to the underside of leaves where the pests hide.
Laundry soap
You will need 200 g of laundry soap, which must be crushed using a grater and then dissolved in a bucket of water. After infusion, which lasts 3-4 hours, you can start spraying.
Soda ash
Another effective remedy is soda ash. To prepare it, dissolve 50 g of soda in 10 liters of water.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar can also help in the fight against spider mites. The solution is prepared by mixing 30 ml of vinegar with a bucket of water and used to spray the plants.
Hydrogen peroxide
In order to arm yourself with a solution that is deadly to pests. You will need to stock up on 3% hydrogen peroxide, 20 ml of which should be dissolved in 1 liter of water. The composition is suitable for treating the green part of plants.
Cold water
Some gardeners manage to wash away spider mites from their favorite places. All you need to do is attach a nozzle to a garden hose, turn on the water and direct the stream onto the leaves. The lower part of the foliage is cleaned manually.
