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Spider Mites on Geranium (Pelargonium)
How to identify and get rid of spider mites on Geranium (Pelargonium). Size: 0.5mm.
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Identifying spider mites on Geranium (Pelargonium)
Fine stippling and a dull, bronzed appearance on leaves, with delicate webbing in heavier infestations, most common in dry, warm conditions.
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Life cycle
Complete life cycle in 1–2 weeks in hot, dry conditions. Can produce 13+ generations per year.
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Damage to Geranium (Pelargonium)
Feeding causes stippled, discoloured leaves and can weaken the plant significantly, reducing flowering in heavy infestations.
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How to treat spider mites on Geranium (Pelargonium)
Spray forcefully with water to dislodge mites, focusing on leaf undersides, and follow with a miticide or neem oil for persistent infestations.
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Preventing spider mites on Geranium (Pelargonium)
Keep the plant reasonably watered even though it's drought-tolerant, since severely stressed plants are more vulnerable to mites.