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- Check oleander regularly for spider mites
- Spider mites love oleander
- Effectively prevent spider mite infestation
- So you get rid of the annoying spider mites again
- Tips
Spider mites like to nest in the oleander
Check oleander regularly for spider mites
Spider mites (Tetranychidae) are among the most prevalent pests not only on the oleander. These are different species from the group of arachnids, forming the only filaments spinning family within the mites - hence the name. The tiny, only up to 0.8 millimeters long little animals are barely detectable with the naked eye, but can cause the more damage.
Spider mites love oleander
In general, spider mites are not particularly picky when it comes to their food crops. Certain plants, however, attack them especially frequently. Among these preferred plants is the oleander, which seems to be a treat for the animals. An infestation can hardly be avoided, after all, the arachnids are in the air and are blown everywhere with this. Particularly vulnerable are warm and dry wintered oleanders as well as specimens that stand in warm and sheltered locations (for example in the sun on a house wall). Freestanding oleanders, however, are rarely attacked.
Effectively prevent spider mite infestation
To a certain extent, you can prevent a spider mite attack well. Since the animals prefer a dry and warm climate, you only need to provide for a high humidity or for a slight wind draft. Although oleander should be protected, but on hot summer days move the bucket better away from the wall and leave it free. Spray the oleander regularly with the help of a spray bottle so that the foliage is moist. In winter, the oleander should not stand in the warm living room, but at about five degrees Celsius in a frost-free and bright place over winter. Do not forget to water the plant once a week.
So you get rid of the annoying spider mites again
Spider mites can be treated with specialized remedies available from specialist retailers - or with a few tried-and-tested home remedies, the ingredients of which you will certainly find in your kitchen. In case of a slight infestation - and if the oleander is not too big - you can spray the plant vigorously with water and then put a plastic bag over it. The moisture produced under the bag reliably kills the spider mites. Sprays based on rapeseed oil have also proven to be effective, with which, in particular, the undersides of the leaves are wetted.
Tips
If you spray the oleander regularly with water and then take a close look, you can detect a spider mite infestation thanks to the sparkling in the fine webs water droplets early.