| Hi, from your post it would seem that you have an infestation of red spider mite which could be very difficult to eradicate.
You could try washing them off with a strong water sprayer. Some people use soapy water for this…but you should cover the surrounding area under the plant to catch any mites that fall from the plant as they could infect other plants. If you try the spray, do it outside and away from your other plants.
Introduce Biological controls – predatory mites. These can eradicate red spider mites PDQ provided they are introduced early i.e. before the infestation is out of control. Predatory mites feed directly on the Red Spider mites and will devour them at a rapid rate. Red spider mite can be controlled biologically indoors or outside by using their natural enemy, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis. You should be able to find this at you local garden suppliers. Good luck with your efforts.
Bill |