How to get rid of spider mite on fiddle leaf fig

Spider mites can take a serious toll on your plant, so you want to catch them early.

Spider mites are a type of arachnid similar to ticks.They suck the juices out of the leaves.They like to get the new leaves first.If you look closely, you can see if the dots are moving.Not good!

Spider mites are very small.They look like tiny brown, black, or red dots, until you notice they are moving.It is much harder to get rid of these pests than it is to accumulate them.

It is important to keep plants away from each other because they travel by air.Spider mites can be spread from one plant to another by a short breeze from an open door or fan.

Spider mites can spread to other plants.Take the time to inspect any new plants before you let them near your current plants.).

Spider mites spin webs on your fiddle leaf fig's leaves, stems, and trunks.They usually don't leave it in the soil.

Take a close look at your tree for soft, cottony webbing.Spider mites like the undersides of leaves.

There are small, dark red or brown dots on the leaves that are telltale signs of spider mites.To see if the dots are moving, look closely with a magnifying glass.

The spider mites might be snacking on your fiddle leaf fig's leaves.

What happens if you find spider mites on your fig?How do you get rid of the little buggers?

Good news!Spider mites are easy to get rid of.They don't attach themselves to leaves like scale or other insects if you get them off the leaves.

A jet of water is our favorite way to get rid of spider mites.If you have a lot of insects, you can use a hose on spray mode, but if you catch them early, all you need is a kitchen needle or something else that can spray a focused jet of water.If your aim is good, a Super Soaker might work.

Put your fiddle in the sink or bathtub and spray those dark dots until they are gone.Done!

If your leaves are heavily affected, you may need to throw them away.

Our Houseplant Leaf Armor is designed to protect against insects and can be used to kill eggs.The Houseplant Leaf Armor product is similar to neem oil but without the unpleasant smell.The Houseplant Leaf Armor adds shine to your houseplant's leaves.

The University of Colorado has suggestions on how to deal with spider mites.