How to Tell If You Have Spider Mites
Spider mites are very tiny creatures that thrive on your beautiful garden. In fact, they're so small (approximately 1/50 of an inch) that you probably can't see them without the help of a magnifying glass. Despite their size, spider mites can pay a nasty toll on both indoor and outdoor gardens. That's why it's important to identify the presence of spider mites immediately. Once you've established that they exist, you can swiftly remove them from your plants before they extensively damage your garden. Does this Spark an idea?
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Examine the leaves of the plants for spider mites. Without a magnifying glass, mites appear as tiny oval-shaped specks that range in color from white to a reddish-brown. They often hide on the underside of leaves.
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Use a magnifying glass if you're unsure whether or not the tiny specks are, indeed, spider mites. Under the magnifying glass you'll be able to make out an oval-shaped body with eight legs and a protruding head.
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Look for thin webs in between the leaves. Spider mite webs are thin enough that they may not be visible unless you get close to examine them. Webs are an almost definite sign that spider mites are present.
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Other signs of spider mites include discolored leaves, leaves that look dusty and unusual shedding of leaves.
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Hold a sheet of plain white paper beneath the plant. Shake the plant vigorously to knock spider mites off the leaves. If mites are present, they will be easily visible on the paper.
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