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title: "Do yall have a specific neem oil yall like to use? I got some spider…"
description: "Do yall have a specific neem oil yall like to use? I got some spider mites on my ivy plant that have gotten a little too comfortable"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Tim"
published: "2026-04-05T21:52:19.547519Z"
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# Do yall have a specific neem oil yall like to use? I got some spider…

_Posted by Tim on 2026-04-05_

Do yall have a specific neem oil yall like to use? I got some spider mites on my ivy plant that have gotten a little too comfortable

## 2 comments

### Lost Hyperion 🪴 commented on 2026-04-06

While neem is a great prevention tool... if your already seeing them, its too late for neem... id suggest going in with a 3% rubbing alchol and some water to really get them gone ✌️

### JR commented on 2026-04-07

I’ve dealt with this:  
1\. Hose it down thoroughly  
2\. Spray with insecticidal soap  
3\. Repeat every 4 days for ~2 weeks  
4\. Light misting between treatments  
5\. DO NOT spray in direct sun. Night time is best so spray can dry without burning leaves when sun hits.

Step 1: Physically remove as many mites as possible  
• Take the plant to a sink or shower  
• Spray it down firmly with lukewarm water  
• Focus on undersides of leaves  
This alone removes a huge portion of mites and eggs

Step 2: Treat with Insecticidal soap Brands like Safer Soap work well  
• Coat all surfaces, especially undersides

(Alternate w step 3 is major infestation otherwise you can stick w the Safer Soap. If infestation is heavier see below/step 3:

Day 1:  
Rinse plant, apply insecticidal soap

Day 4–5: Apply Bonide horticultural oil

Then alternate every 4–5 days

Step 3. Horticultural oil  
• Smothers mites and eggs  
Works more effectively than Neem try Bonide!!) spray all leaves (between and undersides) and between and close stem base.

Step 4: Repeat!! If you don’t repeat, they come right back

Spider mites hatch fast.  
• Reapply every 3–5 days  
• Continue for at least 2–3 weeks

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