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Identifying spider mites on Mint
Fine stippling and a dull, dusty appearance on leaves, with delicate webbing in heavier infestations, most common during hot, dry spells.
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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 Mint
Feeding causes stippled, discoloured leaves that directly affect the quality of the harvest, and heavy infestations can significantly weaken the patch.
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How to treat spider mites on Mint
Spray forcefully with water to dislodge mites, and since mint likes moisture anyway, ensuring consistently moist soil also helps deter mites, which prefer dry conditions.
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Preventing spider mites on Mint
Keep soil consistently moist as mint prefers anyway, since well-watered mint is naturally less prone to spider mites than drought-stressed plants.