Melampodium and Spider Mites

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Paullus Raleigh, NC(Zone 7a) Jul 29, 2003

Early this year, I planted a lot of verbena. It got a bad case of spider mites, and I had to pull it all out. In its place, I planted melampodium, which seems to have inherited the spider mites. I am spraying with Kelthane, but I don't know how often I should spray. Should it be eevery day for "a while," or once a week, or what? I'll appreciate any advice.

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poppysue Westbrook, ME(Zone 5a) Jul 29, 2003

Kelthane is strong stuff. You might want to alternate it with another product because spidermites can become immune to pesticides. I'd spray once a week, and alternate with something else. Maybe Neem oil or something that's not as strong.

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Paullus Raleigh, NC(Zone 7a) Jul 30, 2003

Thanks very much. They didn't warn me about that at the garden store. Kelthane is also very expensive, so I will be happy to alternate it with something else. I don't know about Neem oil, but I will see what I can find out.

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