Afternoon Steemers,
Long time no post for me but better late then never I guess.....
As a working Horticulturist I have seen many bad practices in regards to controling insect pests on plants, so today I will share some Biological options I like to use.
Two different species of predatory mites I use, these guys used in combination will destroy spider mite infestations without the use of pesticides.
The mites pictured above come in a vamiculite mixture and are applied by simply shaking the mixture onto infected plants.
In the background you can see the Murraya hedges I treated.
The predators waiting for release to their hedged paradise
After a week and a half of release the spider mite numbers had reduced dramatically and the hedges have returned their normal vigour.
Soon I will be releasing some Green Lacewings to control various insect pests on different plants including huge Magnolia trees and Cacti.
Stay tuned and happy gardening,
Sam.